Semaglutide
How it Works
All Doses
They reduce hunger, increase fullness, and slow digestion, leading to reduced calorie intake and weight loss.
Yes, they are FDA-approved, but side effects like nausea may occur. Consult your healthcare provider before starting.
Most people notice weight loss within a few weeks, with full results in several months when used consistently.
Yes, they can improve blood sugar, cholesterol, and cardiovascular health in addition to aiding weight loss.
Important Safety Information
Speak with your healthcare provider to see if semaglutide may be right for you.
Semaglutide may cause serious side effects, including:
Possible thyroid tumors, including cancer. Tell your healthcare provider if you get a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath. These may be symptoms of thyroid cancer. In studies with rodents, semaglutide caused thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. It is not known if semaglutide will cause thyroid tumors or a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in humans.
Who should not use semaglutide:
Do not use semaglutide if you or any family member has ever had a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or if you have an endocrine system condition called
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).
Do not use semaglutide if you have had a serious allergic reaction to semaglutide in the past.
Before starting semaglutide, tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:
Have or have had problems with your pancreas or kidneys.
Have type 2 diabetes and a history of diabetic retinopathy.
Have or have had depression, suicidal thoughts, or mental health issues.
Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Semaglutide should not be used during pregnancy and there may be potential risks to an unborn baby from exposure to semaglutide during pregnancy. You should stop using semaglutide for at least 2 months before you plan to become pregnant.
Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if semaglutide passes into your breast milk.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take. This includes prescription medications, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Semaglutide may affect the way some medicines work, and some medicines may affect the way semaglutide works.
Semaglutide administration. Semaglutide can be taken with or without food. The medication is self-administered as a subcutaneous injection in the stomach, thigh, or upper arm once a week on the same day every week. For detailed instructions on how to administer your dose, please speak with your healthcare provider. They will guide you on a treatment regimen and explain to self-administer the medication. You should not change your dosing regimen or stop taking semaglutide as prescribed without first discussing with your healthcare provider.
This information is not comprehensive. Please discuss with your healthcare provider any questions or concerns you have regarding semaglutide.
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