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Zepbound and Wegovy are both drugs used for Weight Loss.

Zepbound

Tirzepatide (tir-ZEP-a-tide)

Wegovy

Semaglutide (SEM-a-GLOO-tide)

Brand Drug

This medication is used with a doctor-approved exercise, behavior change, and reduced-calorie diet program to help you lose weight. It is used by certain overweight people, such as those who are obese or have weight-related medical problems (including sleep apnea). Losing weight and keeping it off can lessen the many health risks that come with obesity, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and a shorter life. Tirzepatide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by controlling your appetite.

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Brand Drug

Semaglutide is used to lower the risk of death from heart attack and stroke in people with heart disease who are overweight or obese. It is also used by certain overweight people (such as those who are obese or have weight-related medical problems) to help lose weight. Semaglutide is used along with a doctor-approved exercise, behavior change, and reduced-calorie diet program. Losing weight and keeping it off can lessen the many health risks of being overweight, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and a shorter life. Semaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by controlling your appetite.

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Prices

Drug Type

Weight LossWeight Loss

Drug Forms

Pen Injector

Vial

Pen Injector

Dosages

2.5mg/0.5 (Package Of 2.0 Ml) Pen Injector

5mg/0.5ml (Package Of 2.0 Ml) Pen Injector

7.5mg/0.5 (Package Of 2.0 Ml) Pen Injector

10mg/0.5ml (Package Of 2.0 Ml) Pen Injector

12.5mg/0.5 (Package Of 2.0 Ml) Pen Injector

15mg/0.5ml (Package Of 2.0 Ml) Pen Injector

2.5 Mg/0.5 Vial

5 Mg/0.5ml Vial

7.5 Mg/0.5 Vial

10mg/0.5ml Vial

12.5mg/0.5 Vial

15mg/0.5ml Vial

0.25mg/0.5 (Package Of 2.0 Ml) Pen Injector

0.5mg/.5ml (Package Of 2.0 Ml) Pen Injector

1mg/0.5ml (Package Of 2.0 Ml) Pen Injector

1.7mg/0.75 (Package Of 3.0 Ml) Pen Injector

2.4mg/0.75 (Package Of 3.0 Ml) Pen Injector

Alternatives

There are no Zepbound alternatives listed.There are no Wegovy alternatives listed.

Other Uses

There are no other uses for Zepbound listed.There are no other uses for Wegovy listed.

Warnings

This medication can cause a certain type of thyroid tumor (thyroid C-cell tumors) in rats. It is unknown if this medication can cause similar tumors in humans. Talk with your doctor about the benefits and risks of treatment with this medication. Do not use this medication if you have a personal/family history of a certain type of cancer (medullary thyroid carcinoma) or a certain inherited disease (multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 or MEN 2). While using this medication, tell your doctor right away if you notice any signs of thyroid tumors, including an unusual growth or lump in the neck, difficulty swallowing, shortness of breath, unusual/lasting hoarseness.

This medication has been found to cause a certain type of thyroid tumor (thyroid C-cell tumors) in rats and mice. It is unknown if this medication can cause similar tumors in humans. Talk with your doctor about the benefits and risks of treatment with this medication. This medication should not be used by people with a personal/family history of a certain type of cancer (medullary thyroid carcinoma) or by people with a certain inherited disease (Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 or MEN 2). While using this medication, tell your doctor right away if you notice any signs or symptoms of thyroid tumors, including unusual growth or lump in the neck, difficulty swallowing, shortness of breath, or unusual/lasting hoarseness.

Side Effects

See also Warning section.

Swelling/redness/itching at the injection site, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, diarrhea, dizziness, or constipation may occur. Nausea usually lessens as you continue to use tirzepatide. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Vomiting/diarrhea that doesn't stop may result in dehydration. Contact your doctor promptly if you notice any symptoms of dehydration, such as unusual dry mouth/thirst, fast heartbeat, or dizziness/lightheadedness.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine), vision changes (such as decreased/blurred vision), mental/mood changes (such as depression, thoughts of suicide), signs of low blood sugar (sudden sweating, shaking, fast heartbeat, hunger, blurred vision, dizziness, tingling hands/feet).

Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: signs of pancreas or gallbladder disease (such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, severe stomach/abdominal pain).

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

See also Warning section.

Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, diarrhea, tiredness, dizziness, or constipation may occur. Nausea usually lessens as you continue to use semaglutide. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Vomiting/diarrhea that doesn't stop may result in dehydration. Contact your doctor promptly if you notice any symptoms of dehydration, such as unusual dry mouth/thirst or dizziness/lightheadedness.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine), vision changes (such as decreased/blurred vision), fast heartbeat, mental/mood changes (such as depression, thoughts of suicide), signs of low blood sugar (sudden sweating, shaking, fast heartbeat, hunger, blurred vision, dizziness, tingling hands/feet).

Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: signs of pancreas or gallbladder disease (such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, severe stomach/abdominal pain).

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.