Mild side effects may occur, such as nausea or diarrhea, but these typically subside within the first few weeks of treatment
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At 12 months, the median total weight loss was 21.0% for the semaglutide group versus 26.0% for the control group (P = .008)
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The mechanism of action of semaglutide in patients with obesity is similar to that of liraglutide primarily energy intake reduction but semaglutide has also been shown to improve control of eating and food cravings and reduce preference for fatty, energy-dense foods (6), suggesting that semaglutide may affect food intake via hedonic as well as homeostatic pathways