Blood Pressure & Cholesterol : It helps lower systolic blood pressure and improves good cholesterol (HDL) while lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides
For context, the typical starting dose of semaglutide is 0.25 mg weekly
Common GLP-1 side effects often include nausea, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, reflux, abdominal discomfort, reduced appetite, and fatigue
Ask what monitoring or next steps are appropriate for your situation
Patients taking multiple medications for diabetes should work closely with their healthcare provider to optimize the overall regimen, as dose adjustments of other agents may be necessary as these medications take effect
Why it matters: In Eli Lillys Phase 2 trial, the highest dose produced 24.2% mean weight loss at 48 weeks the largest reduction ever reported for an anti-obesity drug at this stage