Patients frequently report eating smaller portions and feeling satisfied faster during the first few days, though this sensation intensifies as the drug accumulates in the body over weeks
These medications include semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), dulaglutide (Trulicity), liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound)though tirzepatide is technically a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist with a slightly different mechanism
Like many medications, GLP-1 medications can have side effects
Patients experiencing severe dehydration symptoms (dizziness, decreased urination, confusion) or signs of significant electrolyte disturbance (irregular heartbeat, severe fatigue, numbness or tingling) should seek prompt medical care
Dulaglutide offers weekly dosing like semaglutide but with different pharmacokinetics that some patients tolerate better