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GLP-1 receptor agonists, by contrast, mimic glucagon-like peptide-1, a hormone your intestines naturally produce after eating

These benefits were subsequently confirmed in well-powered studies specifically designed to evaluate kidney outcomes [1, 2]

Injection vs Oral Tablets Injections: Weekly pens like Ozempic and Wegovy

For example, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, the manufacturers of Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, have programs to help reduce out-of-pocket costs for eligible patients

Fortunately, the agent itself has an independent effect on curbing alcohol intake and cravings by affecting brain pathways related to reward and addiction

A 2024 comprehensive review examined multiple GLP-1 studies and found consistent safety patterns across medications in this class