Novo Nordisk already has a pill form of semaglutide that is used for diabetes
Normal digestion typically prevents significant gas accumulation, but when digestive processes are disrupted, sulfur-containing compounds remain in the gastrointestinal tract longer, allowing more bacterial fermentation to occur
It is not metabolized by hepatic cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes
For her, constipation is the most persistent side effect
Although side effects to the injections are rare, and they are generally well tolerated, it is possible that some people can experience mild adverse effects
Side Effect Profiles Although tirzepatide and semaglutide share a similar constellation of side effects, primarily gastrointestinal in nature, tirzepatides unique receptor activity might initially amplify these experiences