A 2024 study found that GLP-1 drugs can likely be manufactured more cheaply than their current market costs of, for example, $95 in Brazil, $115 in South Africa, and $353 in the United States
Common GLP-1 medications include: Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus) Liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda) Dulaglutide (Trulicity) Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) In addition to controlling blood sugar, these medications can reduce appetite and slow the rate at which food moves through the digestive tract
Here's what helps: Eat small, bland meals (think: toast with peanut butter, chicken, and rice) Sip ginger tea Avoid greasy, heavy foods Stay hydrated What's NOT normal and requires a call: Severe vomiting where you can't keep anything down Sharp abdominal pain Signs of allergic reaction (hives, swelling, trouble breathing) When in doubt, call us
Take care and BEST wishes
Published online October 1, 2016:1474
Phillips Nagsuk, MD , at Dr