And there are really only two players
The injectable options include Ozempic , used for managing type 2 diabetes, and Wegovy , which focuses on weight management
While the oral form of semaglutide has been available for years as Rybelsus, the Ozempic branding is more widely recognized, which may lead to increased patient requests, Mir Ali, MD, bariatric surgeon and medical director of MemorialCare Surgical Weight Loss Center at Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, CA, told Medical News Today
An obesity medicine physician can evaluate your medical history and create a comprehensive, personalized plan that includes nutrition, physical activity, and the best weight loss medication for you
Its usually worst within the first day or two after your weekly injection, then gradually improves over the next few days
And for both medications, this will depend on the current dose