Long-Term Tolerance Still Matters Side effects should not be dismissed simply because treatment has continued for several months
Serious: Pancreatitis, thyroid problems, and kidney issues (rare)
Driven primarily by weight loss itself and the hormonal shifts that come with reducing the stomach by 75%
Red Flags: Clear Signs You Should Seek Medical Evaluation Now Seek urgent care if you have burning when you pee: Blood in the urine Inability to hold urine New heavy or irregular bleeding Missed periods A very foul or fishy odor Symptoms that pass to sexual partners New ulcers Warts Persistent pain in the vulva Vagina Pubic area These signs can point to infections, other gynecologic conditions, or complications that require testing and targeted treatment
doi: 10.1038/s41591-022-02026-4 Summary Keywords obesity, molecular mechanism, semaglutide, liraglutide, weight loss Citation Tamayo-Trujillo R, Ruiz-Pozo VA, Cadena-Ullauri S, Guevara-Ramrez P, Paz-Cruz E, Zambrano-Villacres R, Simancas-Racines D and Zambrano AK (2024) Molecular mechanisms of semaglutide and liraglutide as a therapeutic option for obesity