Semaglutide can cause skin rash, itching, and hives like swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and throat
Severe, persistent stomach pain needs urgent clinical advice
Medication and safety notes
Currently available GLP-1 medications in the United States include semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus), dulaglutide (Trulicity), liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), exenatide extended-release (Bydureon BCise), and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound)with tirzepatide being a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist rather than a pure GLP-1 agonist
and discuss coverage and practical savings pathways for FDA-approved treatments that may lower out-of-pocket costs for eligible patients