Researchers studied 47,199 patients with cardiovascular disease who received Novo Nordisk's GLP-1 drug semaglutide, sold as Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for obesity, for up to two years
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Some of the most common side effects (but not extremely frequent) are: anorexia weight loss dizziness fatigue or drowsiness difficulty with concentration and psychomotor slowing speech difficulty nervousness tingling or prickling sensations abnormal vision fever Additional side effects include: difficulty with memory changes in taste diarrhea numbness nausea abdominal pain upper respiratory tract infection hair loss changes in mood/suicidal thoughts These symptoms may subside after the body adjusts to the medication
When crossing multiple time zones, use your arrival time in the new location to plan your next injection
Stomach Pain and Bloating: As digestion slows down, food remains in the stomach longer, which can lead to a feeling of fullness, bloating, and mild abdominal cramping
If retatrutide can produce maximum weight loss at 9-12mg and then maintain it at 4mg, the long-term side effect burden and cost could drop substantially