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Users may experience dizziness, fatigue, gastrointestinal issues (like diarrhea or constipation), headaches, and stomach discomfort
Semaglutide can also slow stomach emptying, which might affect the absorption of other oral medications
How do I know if my side effects are from the dose being too high versus normal adjustment
Your healthcare team should review and potentially reduce doses of these medications before starting Wegovy, with careful blood glucose monitoring throughout treatment
This study was limited by having a low number of non-White participants which can limit generalizability, as well as not being adequately powered to evaluate hospitalizations and urgent visits