Important side effects that warrant immediate attention by a doctor include persistent vomiting, diarrhea and/or abdominal pain
So, its effects on weight loss are also modest in comparison
The study authors pointed to improvements in donor selection, better care pre- and post-operation, and improved surgical techniques as potential influencing factors
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In STEP 1, 2.4 mg of semaglutide caused a mean weight loss of 14.9% at 68 weeks in adults without diabetes [18]