In another CNICS analysis, Andrew Hahn, MD, of the University of Washington Seattle, and colleagues evaluated the use of semaglutide among people with HIV, assessing potential disparities based on race and ethnicity
1 In total, 307 participants were randomized in a 2:1 ratio to once-daily oral semaglutide 25 mg or placebo, alongside lifestyle intervention for 64 weeks
At least one state government ceased paying for semaglutide because of unforeseen enormous costs
Many people prefer to give themselves an Ozempic injection in the abdomen (stomach) for convenience
The medication's central nervous system effects may also play a role, though this mechanism is hypothetical
Report persistent or concerning symptoms promptly, attend scheduled follow-up appointments, and maintain realistic expectations about the weight loss timeline and potential side effects