Semaglutide is a newer drug, and it is FDA-approved for weight-loss Semaglutide is a much newer injectable drug that mimics an important hunger-regulating hormone in our bodies, called GLP-1
How to Treat a Wegovy Injection Site Pain and Reaction Download our GLP-1 app to Turn Your Weight Loss Journey into Your Favorite Game Summary Approximately 30% of patients report mild to moderate injection-site pain, and sensations range from a momentary pinch to soreness that can last a day or two, reflecting how variable discomfort is across individuals
Some may worry about how semaglutide might affect their workouts
Trained practitioners use consistent technique and sterile equipment
A new clinical trial suggests that semaglutide the active ingredient in the widely used drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may help reduce alcohol consumption and cravings in people with alcohol use disorder
Talk to your prescriber about checking your body composition, optimizing your hormone health, and considering GLP-1 therapy