Novo Nordisk, Pfizer and other big pharma companies have just taken [the hormone] GLP-1 itself, and spent 20 years stabilising the peptide, making it druggable, so its not broken down [in the body], explains John Unitt, vice president of immunology and inflammation drug discovery at Sygnature Discovery in Nottinghamshire, UK, and a GPCR drug discovery expert
Patients must remember that potential Semaglutide side effects may still occur despite its proven safety and effectiveness
Serious hypersensitivity reactions (rash, itching, rapid heartbeat, trouble breathing) require immediate discontinuation and emergency care
Hair loss can also occur with rapid weight loss, especially if protein intake or nutrition needs more support
The trial found that almost 63% of those taking semaglutide had a reduction in liver inflammation , compared to 34% in the placebo group