Sleep and stress : Inadequate sleep (less than 7 hours nightly) disrupts hormones that regulate hunger and satiety, including leptin and ghrelin, potentially counteracting semaglutide's effects
Since being approved for weight loss almost two years ago, semaglutide has been hailed as a "game-changer" Semaglutide originated as a diabetes medication but was FDA-approved to treat obesity in 2021
Insoluble fiber adds bulk but does not dissolve in water, and it can increase gas production in a slow-moving gut
Alcohol comes with a host of other considerations
Red flags include persistent vomiting, severe abdominal bloating or pain, constipation lasting several days without relief, or unintended and significant weight loss
When you stop taking either drug, your blood sugar may rise and you may gain weight