Best For: Patients who prefer a shorter-acting medication Those who didnt respond well to semaglutide-based medications People seeking moderate, steady weight loss Patients who want an FDA-approved weight loss medication with years of safety data What to Know: The daily injection schedule requires more commitment than weekly options, but some patients actually prefer this
This effect is primarily mediated by two incretin hormones, namely glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP)
No more than 4 ounces of water is recommended with oral GLP-1s
How much weight can you lose in the first week
Significant appetite suppression and weight loss
While transdermal patch delivery systems are under investigation, all commercially available GLP-1 therapies require subcutaneous injection (semaglutide, liraglutide, dulaglutide, tirzepatide) or oral administration (Rybelsus)