Over-the-Counter Aids Over-the-counter (OTC) aids are typically the initial move for those coping with mild nausea upon initiating retatrutide or other GLP-1 drugs
Drugs like Wegovy (semaglutide), Zepbound (tirzepatide), and Saxenda (liraglutide) have FDA approval to manage weight, though they might need prior authorization
Better known by the brand names Wegovy and Ozempic, semaglutide is a once-weekly injectable medication that treats type 2 diabetes, obesity, and heart disease

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