(FYI: Wegovy is FDA-approved for long-term weight management, while Ozempic is FDA-approved to treat type 2 diabetes but often prescribed off-label for medical weight loss.) My practitioner discussed the possible risks and side effects such as nausea, constipation, abdominal pain, and even pancreatitis, but explained that starting at a low dose of semaglutide would be best to keep side effects at bay and see how my body reacted
Make sure you incorporate cardiovascular exercises, weight training, and stretching into your weekly routine
Over time, she had gained weight and used the drug to address that
Regular Exercise: Physical activity has numerous health benefits, including promoting regular bowel movements
D.WortweinG.et al (2015)
Participants were 70% female and included those who were obese and had a high rate of prior exposure to advanced therapies, representing a difficult to treat population, according to the researchers