For those on semaglutide, particularly with weight loss or muscle maintenance in mind, the daily intake may need to be higher
These medications are not appropriate for everyone, and the decision to use them should involve a licensed healthcare provider with full knowledge of your health history and current medications
In the first month of using Wegovy, people lost an average of one-eighth of their body weight
Beyond just aesthetics, muscle wasting can lead to reduced strength, a higher risk of injury, and a decline in overall physical function

The following is a comparison of the incidence rates of gastrointestinal adverse events with semaglutide at different doses from randomized controlled trials: Serious events and warnings: Rare but serious side effects of semaglutide and dulaglutide are: Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) Changes in vision (worsening diabetic retinopathy) Gallbladder issues (cholecystitis and cholelithiasis) Injection site reactions (redness, inflammation, infection, and scarring) Severe stomachache Suicidal ideation Excessive burping Mood and behaviour changes Hypoglycemia Allergic or hypersensitivity reaction High risk of aspiration (stomach content entering the respiratory tract) during surgical procedures that require anesthesia or sedation GLP-1 medications are contraindicated for patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma and MEN 2 syndrome (Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 syndrome)