Semaglutide Therapy
What is Semaglutide?
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist originally developed for type 2 diabetes that has shown remarkable effectiveness for weight management. Sold under brand names Ozempic (for diabetes) and Wegovy (for weight loss), it works by mimicking a natural hormone that regulates appetite and food intake. Clinical trials have demonstrated average weight loss of 15-20% of body weight over 68 weeks.
Benefits & Uses
Significant and sustained weight loss, improved blood sugar control, reduced cardiovascular risk, decreased appetite and food cravings, improved metabolic health markers including cholesterol and blood pressure.
Potential Side Effects
Common side effects include nausea (especially during dose escalation), vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain. Less common but serious risks include pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, and potential thyroid tumor risk (observed in animal studies).
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Significant and sustained weight loss, improved blood sugar control, reduced cardiovascular risk, decreased appetite and food cravings, improved metabolic health markers including cholesterol and blood pressure.
Semaglutide therapy typically costs between $200 and $500 per month, though prices vary by provider, location, and dosage.
Semaglutide has an FDA status of "FDA-approved". It has been approved by the FDA for specific indications. Your provider can explain the approved uses and any off-label applications.
Common side effects include nausea (especially during dose escalation), vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain. Less common but serious risks include pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, and potential thyroid tumor risk (observed in animal studies).
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