Gastrointestinal Very common (10% or more): Gastrointestinal adverse reactions (up to 73%), nausea (up to 44%), vomiting (up to 36%), diarrhea (up to 30%), constipation (up to 24.2%), abdominal pain (up to 20%) Common (1% to 10%): Dyspepsia, abdominal distension, eructation, flatulence, gastroenteritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastritis, viral gastroenteritis, increased amylase, increased lipase, dry mouth, severe gastrointestinal adverse reactions, delayed gastric emptying Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Acute pancreatitis, appendicitis Frequency not reported : Hemorrhoids, hiccups Postmarketing reports : Ileus, intestinal obstruction, severe constipation, hiccups, acute pancreatitis, necrotizing pancreatitis In clinical trials in adults using the subcutaneous injection for weight reduction, 73% of treated patients reported gastrointestinal adverse reactions, including severe reactions (4.1%)
Semaglutide is a medication used to manage weight and blood sugar, and it is not currently on the Medication Deferral List maintained by major blood and plasma donation organizations like the American Red Cross or CSL Plasma
These medications are called GLP-1/GIP RAs
In a controlled lab setting, participants taking semaglutide drank less alcohol
Preparing for a baby is about more than just a positive ovulation or pregnancy test
