Drug Class In addition to being a member of the GLP-1 receptor agonist group, this drug is also referred to as an incretin mimetic
Ozempic approved to reduce cardiovascular risk Ozempic (semaglutide 0.5 mg, 1 mg, and 2 mg) previously received FDA approval for cardiovascular health in people with type 2 diabetes after combined results from the SUSTAIN-6 and PIONEER-6 trials showed a 24% reduction in major adverse cardiac events (MACE) such as heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular-related deaths
Digestive enzymes Alpha-galactosidase (sold as Beano) specifically breaks down the complex sugars in legumes and cruciferous vegetables that your body cannot digest on its own
Since there are no documented interactions between the 2 medications, you can take them together with your providers supervision
Tirzepatide takes this concept even further
Zepbound diarrhea after eating happens because Zepbound amplifies the gastrocolic reflex the normal nerve signal that tells your colon to make room when new food arrives
