Both contain the same active ingredient (semaglutide) and are made by the same manufacturer, Novo Nordisk
Although the appetite-suppressing effect of semaglutide leads to weight loss, it can also cause insufficient calorie intake, which favours muscle weakness, muscle breakdown and a reduction in resilience," says sports physician Prettin, which is in line with current scientific findings, such as those of a study from 2024, which found that muscle loss caused by the GLP-1 receptor agonist was 0.8 per cent higher than that caused by the natural ageing process
Sun protection is another non-negotiable factor
In particular, tell your provider if you have or have a past history of: Type 1 or type 2 diabetes Thyroid cancer Pancreatitis Kidney disease Diabetic retinopathy Tell your provider if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
Your dose schedule should continue exactly as prescribed by your provider, whether you are on a weekly injection or daily oral formulation