At Vermont Med Spa, we understand that cost is an important consideration when exploring medical weight loss options like Semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy)
It is unknown whether this drug causes thyroid C-cell tumors (including medullary thyroid carcinoma [MTC]) in humans as human relevance of drug-induced rodent thyroid C-cell tumors has not been established
In clinical trials of semaglutide injection for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), cholelithiasis was reported in 1.5% and 0.4% of patients-treated with semaglutide 0.5 mg and 1 mg subcutaneous injection, respectively
If you see any signs of damage, safely dispose of the needle in a sharps bin and select a new needle before continuing
Studies show an average reduction of up to 20% in body weight when combined with lifestyle changes
At baseline, the average body weight was 113 kg, and the mean body mass index (BMI) was 39.5