Why the difference
When compared to Phentermine/Topiramate, Semaglutide showed observed associations with lower incidence for dry eye disease (HR 0.26, 95% CI: 0.130.50, p = 2 10 5 ) and visual disturbances (HR 0.61, 95% CI: 0.380.97, p = 0.037)
The regulator's review could open the way to cheaper alternatives and sharpen competition in a fast-growing market that Novo Nordisk and its US rival Eli Lilly have dominated so far
Several trials have found that it moderately improves blood glucose levels and can help patients lose up to 5 kgs (about 11 pounds) in 6 months
When the medication is first introduced into your system, it begins interacting with receptors in the brain that influence appetite, but these pathways take time to adjust
Side effects: Common side effects of Mounjaro include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea