These can include fatigue, muscle weakness, joint pain, and mood swings
This gradual increase allows your body to adapt to the medication while reducing nausea and gastrointestinal side effects that can occur with rapid dosing changes
The STEP clinical program demonstrated that participants lost an average of 1015% of their body weight over 68 weeks, with meaningful progress appearing after the first full month of treatment
Some people may experience severe diarrhea with semaglutide initially, but symptoms usually become milder as treatment continues
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The Takeaway While Ozempic can help with diabetes management and weight loss, there are other ways to reach your health goals