Skipping steps or rushing dose increases raises the likelihood of nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea severe enough to interrupt treatment
Semaglutide slows gastric emptyingthe rate at which food moves from your stomach into your small intestinewhich contributes to increased satiety and reduced appetite, though this effect may diminish over time with continued treatment
Losing weight should be a long-term endeavour rather than just a quick-fix solution
Monitoring: Cardiovascular: Heart rate (at regular intervals during Wegovy therapy) Gastrointestinal: For signs/symptoms of acute pancreatitis (after starting this drug) Metabolic: Blood glucose in patients with diabetes mellitus (before starting and during Wegovy therapy) Ocular: For progression of diabetic retinopathy in patients with history of diabetic retinopathy Renal: Renal function in patients with adverse reactions that could lead to volume depletion (during therapy, especially during initiation and escalation) Patient advice: Read the US FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide and Instructions for Use, as applicable)
Anya Sharma, Endocrinologist at University Hospital
In any case, put the medication back in the fridge when you find it
