Storage recommendations Follow these simple steps to keep your medication safe and effective
What determines how quickly the treatment response is your lifestyle habits, treatment dosage, and body
The case for long-term treatment An increasing number of medical professionals view GLP-1 therapy as a long-term or permanent treatment for obesity, similar to how statins are used long-term for cholesterol management or blood pressure medications are used indefinitely for hypertension
You cannot take semaglutide if you are already taking a different GLP-1 medication
Possible symptoms of hypoglycemia to be aware of a rapid heartbeat shaking sweating dizziness or lightheadedness nervousness or anxiety irritability confusion Other side effects Some other potential side effects of semaglutide that require immediate medical attention include: persistent pain beginning in the upper left or middle of the abdomen, which may spread to the back skin rashes or hives swelling of the following areas: face, mouth, tongue, or throat legs, ankles, or feet difficulty breathing or swallowing decreased urination vision changes headache slurred speech shakiness or jitteriness weakness mood changes drowsiness Additional risks of compounded semaglutide Compared with FDA-approved semaglutide, compounded semaglutide poses more risks