Most patients experience reduced nausea and improved digestion as they taper, which is why gradual discontinuation minimizes GI discomfort
The most common side effects are nausea and diarrhoea
If side effects limit quality of life, your clinician can change the dose, slow escalation, or stop therapy and provide alternative strategies for weight and metabolic management
They do this by mimicking the action of GLP-1, a hormone that helps the body make more insulin when needed, slows down digestion, curbs appetite, and increases feelings of fullness
Lying down shortly after eating can make this worse
Health Canada says Sevmia can be prescribed to people 12 years of age and over, as a supplement to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for weight management