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Caution is advised in patients with a history of pancreatitis, and these medications should be avoided during pregnancy or discontinued well before planned conception (e.g., 2 months before planned pregnancy for semaglutide based on its half-life)

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Drugs like semaglutide (marketed as Ozempic and Wegovy) mimic the GLP-1 hormone, enhancing insulin secretion, suppressing appetite, and slowing gastric emptying, thereby promoting weight loss