Or craving-related thoughts: Boy, wouldn't it be good to have that . For many people with obesity, there are always some background thoughts about food running through their minds
Assess progress with your provider
Some of the common side effects associated with these medications include: feeling sick (nausea) being sick (vomiting) constipation stomach pain weakness or tiredness headache dizziness gas bloating mood changes heartburn or indigestion injection site reactions Some of the less common but severe side effects include: allergic reactions (difficulty breathing and swallowing, wheezing, face or lip swelling, dizziness, and body rash) hip fractures inflamed pancreas (pancreatitis, which may cause severe and persistent stomach pain or vomiting) kidney or bladder stones Most mild side effects will clear up on their own within a few months, once your body has got used to the new medication
As semaglutide and dulaglutide are administered as once-weekly subcutaneous injection formulations, they potentially improve adherence by decreasing the number of oral medications and reduce the burden on caregivers
Semaglutide is the active ingredient in some of the most recognized drugs on the market today Ozempic (injection), Wegovy (injection and now pill), and Rybelsus (pill for diabetes in adults)