Key Takeaways GLP-1 medications can make staying hydrated more important by affecting appetite and, for some people, causing temporary gastrointestinal side effects
all dose adjustments must be made by the supervising trial clinician, never independently
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Semaglutide is known to have a variety of side effects, most famously nausea, but many users report headaches as a common early side effect when starting Ozempic or Wegovy
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