First released in 2018, semaglutide is a medication that mimics the GLP-1 hormone, regulating the bodys sugar levels, and decreasing the appetite
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When you start semaglutide therapy, your appetite naturally decreases because the medication signals your brain that you're full faster
In some cases, especially at the beginning of treatment for a severe deficiency, injections might be given more frequently (e.g., daily or every other day) for a short period before transitioning to a maintenance schedule
People who had previously used gastrointestinal medicationspotentially suggesting they're more vulnerable to the common adverse gastrointestinal side-effects reported by GLP1-RA users like nausea, vomiting, and diarrheawere 9 percent more likely to discontinue semaglutide within the first year