Harwood HJ Jr, Petras SF, Hoover DJ, Mankowski DC, Soliman VF, Sugarman ED, et al
Researchers say these medicines should not yet be considered mental health treatments
Highmark Client Managers are also reaching out, and support/resources are available if needed
However, Wegovy (semaglutide) works only through the GLP-1 receptor, while Mounjaro (tirzepatide) activates both GLP-1 and GIP receptors
All three are also indicated for diabetes under different names and dosing schedules, which can be confusing (see the table GLP Agonists for Obesity)
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