[1] Reaching your goal weight while taking semaglutide represents a significant achievement, but it also marks a critical transition point in your treatment journey
The hormonal shifts associated with weight loss rather than the medication directlyare more likely to account for menstrual disturbances in women taking Ozempic
For instance, while semaglutide GLP-1 can lead to greater weight loss than liraglutide, both medications are known to cause side effects, such as nausea and gastrointestinal discomfort
Recent developments and formulations are summarized in Table 1C
Science-Backed Results Within one year, individuals taking GLP-1 lose an average 15% of their body weight based on studies
Side Effects Most side effects from both medications are mild, happen early in treatment, and improve as your body adjusts