Forbes July 30, 2024
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A weight loss and diabetes drug in the same class as blockbuster medicines like Ozempic and Wegovy may help stave off dementia, according to new data reported Tuesday, adding to mounting evidence the popular drugs can help treat a diverse array of conditions.
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Could Other Glp-1 Drugs Like Ozempic And Wegovy Help Treat Alzheimer’s?
It’s not known whether more recent GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide—generic names for Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound—will have an effect on conditions like Alzheimer’s. As both belong to the same class of drug as liraglutide and act in similar ways by targeting the GLP-1 system, findings for one drug do give an indication for what may happen with the other, though...
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