Musculoskeletal Side Effects To minimize the risk of musculoskeletal side effects, be aware of potential symptoms such as pain in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
Patients who lose 5% or more of body weight at each four-week interval are typically candidates for dose escalation, while those experiencing significant nausea or other side effects may benefit from extending the interval between increases
Both medications carry a warning about an increased risk of developing thyroid tumors, which could possibly be cancerous
Identifying the Right Candidates Consider semaglutide weight loss if you have a BMI of 30 or higher, or a BMI of 27 with related health issues like hypertension, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol
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Gradual dose increases or titration is used to reduce side effects and improve the tolerabily of the medication