In clinical trials, fewer than 5% of patients stopped taking the medication because of these gastrointestinal effects
However, we always make sure they understand the potential health concerns that accompany drugs
Your test kit may come with more tubes than needed
According to a study published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, weight loss induced by semaglutide resulted in reduced appetite and food cravings, enhanced control over eating and a decreased preference for fatty, energy-dense foods
Wernicke encephalopathy, a life-threatening complication of thiamine deficiency characterized by ophthalmoparesis, ataxia, confusion, and nystagmus 60,61 , has been reported in patients using semaglutide 62
Prioritize protein and key micronutrients (iron, vitamin D, zinc, biotin), especially important while appetite is suppressed on a GLP-1 medication