§ GLP-1 & Weight Loss
GLP-1 Receptor Agonist
A class of medications that mimic the gut hormone GLP-1 to slow gastric emptying and reduce appetite.
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GLP-1 receptor agonists are injectable (and in one case oral) medications originally developed for type 2 diabetes that have become first-line treatments for obesity and metabolic disease. The class includes liraglutide (Saxenda), semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), and the dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound).