Medical professionals may prescribe it for people with a high body mass index (BMI) or weight-related health issues
Across all semaglutide treatment arms, the most frequent AEs were gastrointestinal disorders (most commonly nausea, diarrhoea and vomiting), the majority of which were mild/moderate in severity
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndrome Type 2 (MEN 2) This genetic disorder increases the risk of certain cancers, including thyroid cancer , making Semaglutide and Tirzepatide unsuitable choices
Patients and providers stress that abrupt discontinuation reverses hard-won progress in weight loss and health, risking a resurgence of diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, joint pain, and cardiovascular disease
Studies show that every pound of excess body weight can increase pressure on knee joints, creating four to six times the force on those joints