Obesity management medications (OMMs) play an increasingly important role alongside lifestyle interventions and metabolic bariatric surgery to treat the disease of obesity [5, 6]
Berberine and semaglutide are generally considered compatible, but both can cause nausea and diarrhea, potentially worsening gastrointestinal side effects when combined
WEGOVY (Semaglutide) Prescribing Information (US Food and Drug Administration, 2024)
Remove the pen cap and check the solution it should be clear, colourless, or slightly yellow with no particles
Regular check-ins allow for dose optimization, side effect management, and ongoing support throughout your journey
Judging the medication after 4 or 8 weeks, when you are still on a fraction of the therapeutic dose, is like judging a marathon after the first mile