Prescription GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) mimic the rise in this hormone to slow down digestion and prompt you to stop eating
The prescribing information for semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) does not list alcohol as a contraindication, and no specific pharmacological drug-alcohol interaction has been established
Research has shown that GLP-1s effectively reduce blood glucose in people with type 2 diabetes
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Additionally, we discuss other benefits and risks of these medications, and how to personalize care to individuals on these medications
Maybe you understand that tirzepatide acts on two hormone receptors while semaglutide acts on one, but the practical significance might not be entirely clear