Heres what to know about the most common semaglutide side effects, how long they typically last, and how to reduce your symptoms
NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders)
Many of these uses remain investigational for otherwise healthy individuals
They require proper technique, clean supplies, and comfort with needles
Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy, helps regulate appetite by slowing stomach emptying and signaling fullness to the brainbut this mechanism can cause temporary nausea, vomiting, and digestive upset in the first 24 weeks of treatment
However, these were separate studies that used different patient groups, study designs, and treatment schedules