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4 A widely quoted figure is that semaglutide increases thyroxine exposure by 33%, but that number comes from a study of the tablet form of semaglutide (sold as Rybelsus for type 2 diabetes), not the Wegovy injection

Mounjaro is a similar drug approved by the FDA to improve blood sugar levels in Type 2 diabetes patients, and it comes with a list price of $1,069.08 for 28 days of medicine

A phase I/II clinical trial found that the most common side effects were mild and transient (Teichman et al., 2006): Injection site reactions (redness, mild swelling) Headaches Flushing or warmth Temporary water retention Joint tightness or tingling Transient fatigue or dizziness Serious adverse events are rare when the peptide is used under medical supervision at appropriate doses