Constipation: Affects some patients as the medication slows digestive motility
Semaglutide is not a replacement for insulin
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Side effects, safety & contraindications In trials the most commonly reported side effects were gastrointestinal, including nausea, vomiting, constipation, and decreased appetite, generally described as dose-related and more frequent during dose escalation
If you are in a dose escalation phase with persistent nausea, increase your baseline by 20-30% even if you are not actively vomiting, because reduced food and fluid intake from nausea creates a slow dehydration that builds over days
By following a few simple steps, you can ensure your treatment remains a consistent part of your routine, no matter your destination