The most common side effects of Wegovy include: Nausea Abdominal pain Diarrhea Vomiting Constipation While rare, Wegovy can cause serious side effects, including : Acute pancreatitis Diabetic retinopathy complications (diabetes-related vision changes) Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), especially when used with insulin Kidney or gallbladder problems Severe gastrointestinal reactions Allergic reactions Increased heart rate Pulmonary aspiration during general anesthesia or deep sedation The Wegovy pill and injection, and other medications containing semaglutide, such as Ozempic and Rybelsus , carry a boxed warning for thyroid tumors based on animal studies
GCN2 inhibition sensitizes arginine-deprived hepatocellular carcinoma cells to senolytic treatment
SURPASS-2 directly compared tirzepatide to semaglutide 1mg, with tirzepatide producing larger A1C and weight reductions
Most semaglutide plateaus last 412 weeks, though individual timelines vary based on genetics, dose, and lifestyle consistency
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Ultimately, with demand expected to grow and generic versions likely to become more widely available, Asst Prof Wong from SMU said: "People do want to use it, and there are many reasons why this can be life-changing for many people