Most people find that nausea significantly improves after the first 24 weeks of treatment
The medication works by mimicking the GLP-1 hormone, which slows gastric emptying, reduces appetite, and promotes weight loss
[16] [17] Semaglutide (as Wegovy) is further indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for weight management, including weight loss and weight maintenance, in adults with obesity (initial BMI 30 kg/m 2 ) or who are overweight (initial BMI 27 kg/m 2 ) and have at least one weight-related comorbidity such as dysglycemia (prediabetes or type 2 diabetes), hypertension, dyslipidemia, or cardiovascular disease
Reducing or avoiding them may help ease symptoms
While generally well-tolerated for short-term use, ibuprofen can cause gastrointestinal side effects, including stomach irritation, ulceration, and bleeding
Patient education programs help reduce anxiety about potential side effects