Cardiologists prescribing GLP-1 for cardiovascular indication patients adds an entirely new prescriber base to what was previously an endocrinology and primary care domain
The transcriptomic divergence could simply reflect the difference between acute chemical shock and steady-state adaptation
Alternatives to Mounjaro include: Other GLP-1 agonists , such as Ozempic (semaglutide), Wegovy (semaglutide), Rybelsus (semaglutide), Trulicity (dulaglutide), Victoza (liraglutide), and Saxenda (liraglutide) DPP-4 Inhibitors , such as Januvia (sitagliptin), Onglyza (saxagliptin), and Tradjenta (linagliptin) SGLT2 Inhibitors , such as Invokana (canagliflozin) and Jardiance (empagliflozin) Biguanides , such as Glucophage (metformin) Sulfonylureas , such as Glucotrol (glipizide), Diabeta (glyburide), and Amaryl (glimepiride) Thiazolidinediones , such as Actos (pioglitazone) and Avandia (rosiglitazone) Generic versions of these drugs could help save on costs
Current prescribing restrictions, which are largely based on BMI thresholds or weight-loss targets, may not be appropriate, as patients with established cardiovascular disease might benefit regardless of their weight-loss response