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less than 3 min read Gallup released a survey this week showing that the obesity rate among US adults has fallen to 37% this year, a significant drop from the record high of nearly 40% just three years ago
Wegovy (semaglutide) is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that slows gastric emptying, potentially exacerbating pre-existing gastric conditions Common gastrointestinal side effects include nausea (44%), vomiting (24%), dyspepsia, abdominal pain, and constipation Gastritis is not listed as a recognised adverse effect in the UK Summary of Product Characteristics Patients with severe gastrointestinal disease or history of peptic ulcer disease should discuss risks with their prescriber before starting treatment Seek urgent medical advice for severe abdominal pain, vomiting blood, black stools, or persistent symptoms that do not improve Table of Contents Can Wegovy Cause Gastritis
That said, its important to know that these drugs are not the same thing as counterfeit GLP-1s, though the two tend to be conflated, Dr