The first GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) agonist drug approved by the FDA was exenatide
Ferreira SC, Bruns RE, Ferreira HS, Matos GD, David JM, Brandao GC, da Silva EP, Portugal LA, Dos Reis PS, Souza AS, Dos Santos WN (2007) Box-Behnken design: an alternative for the optimization of analytical methods
For primary weight management goals, the clinical evidence points clearly to semaglutide as the standard of care, with tirzepatide representing the most evidence-backed option for those who want greater weight loss
The FDA-approved prescribing information recommends gradual dose titration specifically to minimize gastrointestinal tolerability issues, allowing the digestive system time to adapt to the medication's effects on gut function