Common side effects include: Headache Stomach pain Diarrhea Indigestion Severe side effects may include: Allergic reactions (hives, facial swelling, shortness of breath) Heart attack, stroke, or blood clots GI ulcers, bleeding, or perforations Liver damage or elevated enzymes High blood pressure or heart failure Kidney damage Severe skin reactions (rash, blisters, peeling) These are not all possible side effects
Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonist that mimics the action of the naturally occurring GLP-1 hormone
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Clinical trials demonstrate that non-diabetic individuals lose significant body weight when taking semaglutide, with some studies showing average weight reductions of 1015% of baseline body weight over six months
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