Studies have shown that Semaglutide has resulted in significant weight loss, and it is generally well-tolerated
Vomiting was reported by 24% of the patients, diarrhea by 30%, constipation 24%, abdominal pain 20%, headache 14%, fatigue (tiredness) 11%, indigestion 9%, dizziness 8%, abdominal bloating 7%, flatulence 6%, loud burping 7%, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) 6% and other side effects
Many people see progress again after minor routine adjustments without needing anything extreme
When I work with patients to encourage weight loss, I first consider any underlying disease processes we need to reduce: A patient with mild hypertension may respond favorably to a 5% weight loss, or even slightly less
These changes can make the drug less effective, which is why FDA-approved drugs are often better, as the manufacturers must follow strict rules to make sure each dose is the same