The most common side effects of semaglutide may include: nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, stomach (abdomen) pain, headache, tiredness (fatigue), upset stomach, dizziness, feeling bloated, belching, gas, stomach flu, heartburn, and runny nose or sore throat
They may adjust the dosage or suggest ways to manage the symptoms
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Advantages : vascular action, peripheral circulation support, sometimes prescribed in cases of lower limb arteritis or angina pectoris
A large JAMA Surgery study found that over 2 years, mean total costs were higher for GLP-1 receptor agonists than for metabolic/bariatric surgery: about $63,483 for GLP-1 therapy vs $51,794 for surgery