But it did offer something essential: early proof that a longer-lasting GLP-1-like drug could work
Common Side Effects of Semaglutide Use These are the most frequently reported side effects and usually decrease as your body gets used to the medication: Gastrointestinal Issues: Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Constipation Abdominal pain Appetite Changes: Reduced appetite Changes in taste Fatigue: Feeling tired or fatigued Headache: Mild to moderate headaches Less Common Side Effects These side effects are less common but may still occur: Dizziness: Feeling lightheaded or dizzy Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar): Especially when used with other diabetes medications like insulin or sulfonylureas Symptoms include shakiness, sweating, and confusion Injection Site Reactions: Redness, swelling, or itching at the injection site Rare but Serious Side Effects Pancreatitis : Inflammation of the pancreas Symptoms include severe abdominal pain that may radiate to the back, nausea, and vomiting Gallbladder Problems: Such as gallstones or cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder) Kidney Problems: Worsening of kidney function Allergic Reactions: Rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, or trouble breathing Thyroid Tumors: In animal studies, semaglutide has been associated with thyroid tumors, including cancer
Whilst some degree of menstrual change during a period of significant weight loss may be expected, certain symptoms warrant prompt medical attention
Clinical application of GLP-1 in fatty liver NAFLD is one of the most common metabolic syndromes in todays society and has become the common chronic liver disease that seriously affects the health of adults and even children worldwide
Intercurrent events are not limited to the examples discussed so far, and it may not always be clear what should be categorized as an intercurrent event
This is a common side effect of Wegovy
