As more women (and scientists) turn their attention to improving their quality of life during and after menopause, Anderson is sharing the subtle but significant changes GLP-1s are bringing to her day-to-day life in this installment of " On My Weigh ." The Weigh-in Name: Jacqueline Anderson Age: 42 The method: Semaglutide, 2.5 milligrams, then tirzepatide, 2 milligrams The goal: My goal was to use as little medication as possible but still get the benefits
For comparison, The Wall Street Journal reported that Eli Lillys current drug Zepbound produced an average weight loss of about 22.5%, while Novo Nordisks Wegovy typically results in weight loss under 20%
Table of Contents: Can oral Semaglutide be used with other medications
Switching between brand-name and compounded semaglutide requires careful dose matching
Long-term safety data is still maturing
Beware of counterfeits While the pills may make it easier for people who need obesity care to start medication, they are also easier to counterfeit, says Chun-Su Yuan, MD, PhD, a professor in the Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
