By month 4, GI side effects fade into background noise for 85%+ of patients, leaving appetite suppression as the primary ongoing effect, which is the desired therapeutic response
Subsequent trials demonstrated cardiovascular benefits: in the SUSTAIN 6 trial, semaglutide reduced major adverse cardiovascular events by 26% in high-risk patients, a finding that led to FDA approval for cardiovascular risk reduction in January 2020
Use additional protection when starting or increasing GLP-1 doses If you just started taking a GLP-1 and are on birth control pills, you may want to add a second type of contraceptive to prevent pregnancy
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Sources like avocado, olive oil, fatty fish, and nuts provide essential fatty acids without adding excessive volume to meals
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