Patients using GLP-1 drugs are reporting a complication not listed among the drugs most common side effects, according to some experts, with dentists warning theyre seeing cases of something nicknamed Ozempic teeth dry mouth, halitosis and furry tongues, and even tooth decay
Patients can now access a four-week supply of Zepbound for as little as $399 for the 2.5 mg dose and $549 for the 5 mg dose, compared to $1,349 for Wegovy and $935 for Ozempic, both form Novo Nordisk
If amycretin succeeds, it could make cagrilintide as a standalone product less relevant, though the amylin mechanism it pioneered would live on in the new molecule
The transition to oral medication is not without its challenges, but the potential for increased patient adherence makes it a worthwhile pursuit
Perspectives from Research Scientists Scientists are promoting more research on the long-term benefits of tirzepatide
Having all three perspectives is presented as the way to weigh treatment goals against infant safety