can i take semaglutide while on birth control GLP-1 medications (like and tirzepatide) work in part by slowing gastric emptying. Because of this, pills may not be absorbed as consistently, especially when starting the GLP 1 and birth control

The gallbladder is a small organ located beneath the liver, responsible for storing bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver

Tirzepatide, used in Zepbound and Mounjaro, targets both the GLP-1 and the GIP receptor agonist, while semaglutide, found in Wegovy and Ozempic, mimics only the GLP-1 receptor agonist, a type of hormone in the body that impacts everything from the brain to muscle to the pancreas, stomach and liver

We build individualized plans based on each patients medical profile, weight loss objectives, and lifestyle

Sometimes your healthcare provider may recommend a switch between GLP-1 medications