Patients who maintain a healthy lifestyle experience faster weight loss
Do I need to follow a special diet
I have seen more significant [gastrointestinal] side effects with oral semaglutide than with injectable, Moreno said, noting that he wonders what differences in side effects may occur when using such high doses of semaglutide compared with [the] injectable dose. In the trial, Novo Nordisk said, the vast majority of side effects of oral semaglutide were mild to moderate and diminished over time. All GLP-1 medications are associated with side effects including nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, although not all patients experience them
What happens if someone is undernourished after years of eating a poor diet on these appetite-suppressing drugs and then gets to the point where they can no longer obtain them
Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist used to improve metabolic health and support weight loss as an adjunct to lifestyle changes
Ensuring you understand the medical criteria for these medications use as well as their potential side effects and dosing considerations can set you up for a discussion with your physician