The clinical significance of this effect is not fully characterized, but some providers recommend that women on oral contraceptives switch to a non-oral method (patch, ring, IUD, implant) when starting GLP-1 therapy, or use backup contraception during the titration period
While all these medications can aid weight loss, only Wegovy and Zepbound are specifically indicated for that purpose
However, the study grouped dosages of under 50 mg together, making it hard to determine the risk of low dosages of iron, such as those in many multivitamins
Wegovy is FDA-approved to treat obesity, while Ozempic and Rybelsus are approved to treat type 2 diabetes
The mistake is buying one of them believing it was built for a GLP-1 user's specific physiology, when the design says otherwise