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Age and the new weight-loss drugs

Consumer Reports

Meds like Wegovy are all over the news. But are they right for you, especially if you’re older than the average user?

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Donna Cooper holds up a dosage of Wegovy. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/AP)

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Are you wondering whether you’re a candidate for one of the newer weight-loss drugs, semaglutide (Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Zepbound)? These injectables are approved specifically for weight loss in adults who are overweight or have obesity plus at least one of these conditions: high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol.

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