The new trials also strengthen the evidence that GLP-1 weight loss requires continued use, which has been a source of criticism, even though continued use is normal for most other medications for chronic diseases
Both the Wegovy pill and shot contain the same active ingredient semaglutide , a GLP-1 receptor agonist that works by reducing hunger, improving satiety, and promoting weight loss
Side effects: Semaglutide commonly causes nausea, constipation, and diarrhea, as well as vomiting (which 24 percent of Wegovy patients reported in one study), all side effects that usually go away after a month or two
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Managing side effects during dose escalation Gastrointestinal side effects are the primary challenge during retatrutide dose escalation