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Second-Line OTC: Activated Charcoal Activated charcoal (500-520 mg capsules, multiple OTC brands) adsorbs gas and odor compounds in the GI tract through its high surface area

Furthermore, the REWIND trial demonstrated a 12% reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) ( p = 0.026), including among patients without established cardiovascular disease, alongside renoprotective effects evidenced by reductions in albuminuria [56]

Improvements in health-related quality of life with liraglutide 3.0 mg compared with placebo in weight management

Patients experiencing new or bothersome urinary symptoms while taking semaglutide should not assume the medication is directly responsible

Key takeaways Semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus) can cause constipation

[6] [18] The standard titration schedule begins at 0.25 mg once weekly for four weeks (an initiation dose not intended for glycemic control), followed by escalation to 0.5 mg weekly