However, Wegovy is FDA approved for weight loss and type 2 diabetes, while Ozempic is only approved for the latter

Do not use if allergic to tirzepatide, sodium chloride, or sodium phosphate Use with caution when using blood sugar lowering agents (such as insulin) Do not use in case of severe stomach or intestinal problems Do not use during pregnancy Mounjaro side effects Possible side effects nausea diarrhea decreased appetite vomiting constipation abdominal pain indigestion (heartburn) flatulence or belching reflux (backflow of stomach acid) fatigue injection site reactions (itching, redness, or pain) Other reported side effects dizziness rapid heartbeat (tachycardia) pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) gallbladder disorders (such as gallstones) changes in kidney function with dehydration hypersensitivity reactions such as rash angioedema (sudden swelling of skin or mucous membranes) anaphylactic reaction (severe allergic reaction) worsening of diabetic retinopathy with rapid improvement in blood sugar levels Serious side effects contact your doctor immediately persistent severe abdominal pain with or without vomiting (possible pancreatitis) severe or prolonged nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea (risk of dehydration or kidney damage) swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat (possible allergic reaction) pain in the upper right abdomen or jaundice (possible gallbladder or liver problem) sudden worsening of vision (diabetic retinopathy) Contraindications for Mounjaro use Mounjaro should not be used in the following situations: if you are allergic to tirzepatide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (such as sodium chloride, sodium phosphate, or water for injection)

It can be legally purchased for research purposes, and physicians may prescribe it for off-label use, often sourced from a compounding pharmacy that specializes in sterile peptide synthesis
In contrast, patients taking Trulicity for six months experienced weight loss of around 4 pounds in another study
Dose titration following the recommended schedule helps minimise side effects whilst allowing physiological adaptation to the medication's effects