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doi:10.1001/jama.295.13.jpc60002 Jensen JK, Zobel EH, von Scholten BJ, et al
Changes in Blood Sugar While semaglutide is famously touted as a weight loss drug, it can also help with blood sugar control, thanks to GLP-1s role in regulating blood glucose levels
Hypothesized factors include baseline appetite, concurrent medications, compensatory increases in calorie intake, or the restoration of appetite once depression liftsany of which can offset bupropions appetite-suppressing effects and lead to weight normalization or gain
Whilst itching is not amongst the most common side effects of Ozempic (semaglutide), some patients do experience pruritus during treatment
Prednisone and methylprednisolone can significantly impact weight