GLP-1 Medications, Explained
Plain-English guides to every major GLP-1 weight loss medication — how each works, what results to expect, real monthly costs, and the side effects to know about before your first consult.
Active ingredients
The two molecules behind every brand on the market.
The GLP-1 receptor agonist behind Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus.
The dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist behind Mounjaro and Zepbound — the strongest weight loss results on the market.
Brand names
What your prescription will actually say.
Weekly semaglutide injection for type 2 diabetes — the brand that made GLP-1s famous.
High-dose weekly semaglutide, FDA-approved for chronic weight management.
Weekly tirzepatide injection for type 2 diabetes, with best-in-class A1C and weight results.
Weekly tirzepatide for weight management — the strongest FDA-approved weight loss medication.
Not sure where to start?
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Educational content only — not medical advice. All GLP-1 medications require a prescription from a licensed provider.