For example, the UK SmPCs for liraglutide (Saxenda) and semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic), available via the Electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC), advise awareness of heart rate increases during treatment and recommend that clinicians consider discontinuation if a clinically relevant sustained rise in resting heart rate is observed
The exact amount of weight lost depends on several factors including your starting weight, dosage, and commitment to lifestyle changes
These medications can be expensive, and not all insurance plans cover them, which may limit your access
Allow each addition to partially dissolve before adding more
high-fat meals may worsen nausea and bloating Stay well hydrated , aiming for at least 1.52 litres of fluid daily unless otherwise advised Increase dietary fibre gradually to help prevent constipation, including fruits, vegetables, and whole grains (if marked bloating or early satiety occurs, very high-fibre foods may aggravate symptoms
That helps show that semaglutide may do more than support weight loss