In the current review we discuss the occurrence of adverse events associated with semaglutide focusing on hypoglycemia, gastrointestinal side effects, pancreatic
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The side effects of semaglutide are typically mild — especially when compared to the complications associated with overweight and obesity
An overdose might exacerbate these symptoms and
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved semaglutide as Ozempic for type 2 diabetes 2017
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The semaglutide-based medicines can help people who are obese or overweight to quickly lose weight but have also been linked to side effects such as hair loss and possibly suicidal thoughts By Even though more than 50% of patients experienced side effects, mainly gastrointestinal symptoms, it required stopping semaglutide use or dose mitigation in only ~16% of the patients, showing that The most common side effects of semaglutide are gastrointestinal (GI) issues like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and constipation, per Banner
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It may cause mild side effects, like stomach pain, or more serious side effects, such as diabetic retinopathy
About 75% had gastrointestinal side effects, but few discontinued treatment
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Methods: In this double-blind trial, we enrolled 1961 adults with a body-mass index (the weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters) of 30 or
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These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine
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To minimize gastrointestinal side effects, it is titrated up starting at 0
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The most common side effects of Wegovy® may include: nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, stomach (abdomen) pain, headache, tiredness (fatigue), upset stomach, dizziness, feeling bloated, belching, gas, stomach flu, heartburn, and Wegovy (semaglutide) is a prescription drug that’s used for weight loss and weight management
The study found a drop in mean body weight of 14
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Side effects like gastrointestinal discomfort can also diminish overall Results
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Some patients may experience dizziness, headache, or fatigue, and still