(Note: GLP-1 medications are also called, GLP-1s, GLP-1 receptor agonists, or GLP-1 RAs, which we sometime use below.) Recapping GLP-1 Side Effects First, lets review some GLP-1 side effects people should be aware of: Loss of lean muscle: Almost half the weight lost on semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and a quarter of the weight on tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) comes from lean muscle tissue, not just fat
None of these newer agents have any lactation data
Device-agnostic, biosensor-ready architecture Works seamlessly across a variety of connected health devices (BLE, NFC, wearables) and supports real-time data ingestion, analytics, alerts, and notifications
Longer term For longer protocols, review GH-axis and metabolic trends every 3-6 months with a clinician
Interaction with ADHD and narcolepsy meds Mounjaro can interact with amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (Adderall, Adderall XR) and other medications that you swallow