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Common Side Effects (Both Medications) Gastrointestinal Effects (Most Common): Nausea (Zepbound: 25-29%, Wegovy: 24-44%) Diarrhea (Zepbound: 19-21%, Wegovy: 7-30%) Vomiting (Zepbound: 12%, Wegovy: 24%) Constipation (Zepbound: 12-17%, Wegovy: 14-24%) Abdominal pain or discomfort Indigestion and acid reflux General Side Effects: Fatigue or tiredness (approximately 4% of patients) Headache (more common with Wegovy) Dizziness Hair loss (temporary in most cases) Injection Site Reactions: Redness, itching, or bruising at injection site Slightly more common with Zepbound Managing Common Side Effects The good news is that most side effects are: Mild to moderate in severity Most pronounced during the initial weeks of treatment Tend to decrease as your body adjusts to the medication Manageable with proper strategies Practical Tips to Minimize Side Effects: Start Low, Go Slow: Both medications use gradual dose escalation specifically to minimize side effects Dietary Modifications: Eat smaller, more frequent meals

The form I take is a weekly injection

By incorporating semaglutide into our weight management programs, we offer a comprehensive strategy for appetite regulation, ensuring our patients have access to the latest and most effective treatments available

Hair loss (telogen effluvium) associated with GLP-1 medications is primarily caused by rapid weight loss and caloric deficit rather than the medication itself

Even gentle walking helps