Participants in the study were also living with a weight-related condition like high blood pressure (but not diabetes)
Semaglutide suppresses hunger naturally, so eating when you're hungry rather than on a fixed schedule prevents nausea and discomfort
many experience mood improvements, but some report suicidal thoughts More rare risks include: Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), usually when taken with other glucose-lowering drugs Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) that can cause intense abdominal pain and discomfort Injection site reactions, like rash or itching Gall bladder/biliary diseases Anaphylaxis, which is a severe allergic reaction requiring immediate medical attention If you experience any symptoms, talk to your doctor right away
How was the warning triggeredThe EMA (European Medicines Agency), FDA and WHO identified semaglutide suicidal thought reports, exceeding those of other diabetes medications in their adverse event databases
Rekha Kumar, endocrinologist and associate professor of clinical medicine at Weill Cornell, told NBC's Anne Thompson during an Oct
however, its stock is still down almost 50% over the past year as it faces increased competition for its weight-loss drugs