Boots and Ghosh both say people should not take semaglutide or tirzepatide, the active ingredients in Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, while pregnant
Thinking about starting Wegovy, but concerned about the cost
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At lower doses like 0.5 mg or 1 mg, the percentage drops to around 20% to 30%
Both substances can influence gastrointestinal function, though through different mechanisms
So, it can cause dehydration