Originally approved by the FDA to manage type 2 diabetes, semaglutide gained widespread attention when clinical trials showed extraordinary results for weight loss leading to FDA approval specifically for chronic weight management under the brand name Wegovy
In a direct obesity trial, tirzepatide produced greater average weight loss, but both commonly caused gastrointestinal side effects
The semaglutide side effects users reported most often in clinical trials were: Nausea Diarrhea Vomiting Constipation Abdominal pain Headache Fatigue More than 20% of trial participants reported these side effects, with 44% reporting nausea and 30% reporting diarrhea compared to 24% or fewer for vomiting, constipation, and abdominal pain
Ten units on your syringe always equals 0.1 mL of liquid
Genetics: Some genetic factors can affect how medication is absorbed and processed within your body
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