Ozempic or Saxenda for Weight Loss: Which Works Best?
Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide) outperformed Saxenda (liraglutide) in weight loss, with 61% of obese and 23% of diabetic patients losing 10%+ body weight after a year. Saxenda achieved similar results in only 29% of obese and 12% of diabetic patients. Semaglutide users were more likely to lose 10%+ weight if treated for obesity, adhered to the drug schedule, had a higher BMI, and were female. Higher doses produced more weight loss.
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Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide) outperformed Saxenda (liraglutide) in weight loss, with 61% of obese and 23% of diabetic patients losing 10%+ body weight after a year. Saxenda achieved similar results in only 29% of obese and 12% of diabetic patients. Semaglutide users were more likely to lose 10%+ weight if treated for obesity, adhered to the drug schedule, had a higher BMI, and were female. Higher doses produced more weight loss.