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  1. An experimental drug from Eli Lilly helped patients with obesity lose an average of 24% of their body weight over 48 weeks on the highest dose in a mid-stage study, the most weight loss seen...

  2. Dec 22, 2023 · About half of people who stopped taking the drug did so as a result of side-effects – mostly gastrointestinal problems. Yet, on the whole, side-effects of GLP-1 drugs tend to be mild or...

  3. Short-term effects of semaglutide: Short-term effects of semaglutide can begin as early as the first 1 to 4 weeks. During the initial weeks of semaglutide use, you may witness early signs of weight loss. These can include a reduction in appetite and an increased feeling of fullness after meals.

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  4. Feb 6, 2024 · A study in a 2021 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine found that when adults with a body mass index of 30 or greater took a once-weekly injection of 2.4 milligrams of semaglutide, while...

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  5. Jan 11, 2024 · Key Takeaways. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating the potentially serious side effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists, which have become popular weight loss drugs. The severe side effects were reported to the FDA’s FAERS system.

  6. Aug 3, 2023 · Do I meet the criteria for using semaglutide for weight loss? Is this on-label or off-label use? What are the side effects of semaglutide? How long should I expect to use semaglutide?

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  8. Mar 9, 2024 · We’ll offer tips on how you can recognize and manage these side effects so you can stay on treatment and meet your weight loss goals. 1. Stomach problems. Stomach (abdominal) side effects with GLP-1 agonist agents like Wegovy are common and well-known, but are usually mild and clear up in a few weeks.