The study involved 2487 patients receiving liraglutide and 1244 receiving placebo, and reported the following side effects: Nausea (40.2% of subjects) Diarrhea (20.9%) Constipation (20.0%) Vomiting (16.3%) Dyspepsia (9.5%) Upper abdominal pain (5.7) Other common liraglutide side effects included headache, dizziness, joint pain, and fatigue, but these also occurred with similar frequency in the placebo group (5-15%)
While these medications may be beneficial for some, they also come with their own risk of side effects including muscle loss and interference with the absorption of nutrients
Theyve been all over the news, and if youre involved in the online fitness space, youve probably seen them mentioned everywhere
GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and the dual agonist tirzepatide act on appetite, satiety, and gastric emptying
Future studies in real-world settings may prove beneficial in gauging the efficacy of semaglutide more realistically
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