A licensed provider may prescribe it off-label for weight management when clinically appropriate
Clinical trials studying semaglutide in people with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes showed a reduction in kidney disease progression and kidney-related death
Cleared from the body within a few hours
The most common side effects are nausea and constipation, especially when starting treatment or increasing the dose
Supporting fat transport, it helps you access energy stores more efficiently, which can be especially useful when youre in a calorie deficit or pushing hard in the gym
GLP-1 receptor agonistsincluding semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), dulaglutide (Trulicity), and liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda)commonly affect bowel movements, though responses vary widely among patients