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You may be guided towards a different treatment if that is more appropriate for your circumstances
This includes the hypothalamic pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) neurons that inhibit food intake and are stimulated by drugs that agonise glucagon-like 1 peptide receptor (GLP1R) including Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy)
Additionally, since semaglutide is already approved for other conditions, doctors are familiar with its use and side effects
Before starting Mounjaro , ensure your prescriber is aware of your RA diagnosis and all current medications, including DMARDs, biologics, corticosteroids, and NSAIDs
Patients with pre-existing conditionsirritable bowel syndrome, gastroparesis, or chronic pancreatitis historywarrant careful provider evaluation before semaglutide initiation