In a landmark phase II study, semaglutide demonstrated NASH resolution without worsening of fibrosis in 36 to 59% of patients with liver fibrosis, compared with only 17% in the placebo group
Most side effects are temporary when the medication is started at the lowest dose and slowly increases over time
Higher doses are associated with potential side effects such as severe abdominal pain, stomach problems, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation
What should I avoid while using this medicine
For male/mating-induced demise (MID) lifespan analysis, approximately 30 hermaphrodites were placed on a feeding plate with an equal number of wild-type males and allowed to mate for 48 h before the males were removed
However, they may also need closer monitoring to avoid potential complications