Most patients begin noticing appetite suppression within the first few weeks, though maximum weight loss typically occurs after several months of treatment
The risk of thyroid cancer (medullary cell carcinoma) is rare
If you accidentally took expired semaglutide , it is unlikely to be harmful but may be less effective
[16] While some participants in clinical studies have reported menstrual changes, these are generally attributed to the metabolic effects of weight loss rather than direct drug action on reproductive tissues, and are not classified as common adverse effects in the UK product information for GLP-1 medications
doi: 10.1007/s11695-025-07703-0, Summary Keywords content characteristics, creator identity, information quality, semaglutide, short-video platforms, side effects Citation Song J, He X, Cui Z, Sun Y, Liu Y, Yu H, Li A and Jin M (2026) Quality and reliability of semaglutide content on different Chinese short video platforms: a study focusing on side effects
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