Unfortunately, this weight loss comes at the cost of muscle loss, and we know muscle is important to overall health, said Dr George D Yancopoulos, Board Co-Chair, President and Chief Scientific Officer at Regeneron
However, the percentage of body weight lost tends to be similar across BMI categories at 12 and 24 months, suggesting that the medication's effect on appetite is proportionally consistent regardless of starting weight
Ozempics packaging also warns of more potentially severe side effects such as pancreatitis, changes in vision, kidney failure and the possibility of developing thyroid tumors
Semaglutide has become a popular option for weight loss, including for those dealing with menopause-related weight gain
While you must swallow the pill whole, theres really no other prep required besides having a small glass of water