Sep 2009;139(9):1806S-1812S
This is a common reason why many people regain the weight they lost after stopping GLP-1 medications
Here are steps to consider: 1
The source medication, the semaglutide, is not the same semaglutide as is made by Novo Nordisk the company that spent years researching the drug and fine tuning its production
[1] [2] If you are taking Ozempic and experience symptoms suggestive of an ulcersuch as persistent upper abdominal pain, particularly when the stomach is empty, pain that improves with eating or antacids, or signs of bleeding such as black, tarry stools or vomiting bloodyou should seek urgent medical attention
If you think you might benefit from medications listed as controlled substances, we recommend looking into Talkiatry, which also offers longer appointment times with board-certified psychiatrists