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In some people, the gut doesn't make enough natural GLP-1, or the brain isn't sensitive to it

Wegovy injection showed weight loss of 15% in its key trial, versus 2% for placebo, while Zepbound showed 21% on its highest dose, compared with 3% for those on placebo

And youve seen the commercials with long disclaimers about the potential side effects and health risks

If planning pregnancy, discuss when to stop with your doctor (semaglutide has a long half-life)

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Those with co-occurring obesity or type 2 diabetes may be eligible for GLP-1 agonist therapy for these licensed indications, and any observed effects on alcohol consumption could be monitored and reported as part of ongoing research efforts