In a seminal March 2021 New England Journal of Medicine study, adults receiving a weekly 2.4 mg injection of semaglutide for about 15 months lost 15% of their body weight35 pounds, on averagecompared to just 2.4% body weight loss in the placebo group
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The medication also slows stomach emptying, which extends the time you feel satisfied after eating smaller portions
You shouldnt take these medications if you: Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to get pregnant Have a family or personal history of medullary thyroid cancer or multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN 2) Have a known allergy to any ingredients in the medication Have a personal or family history of pancreatitis GLP-1 agonists cost and accessibility While these drugs can be highly effective, they can also be expensive
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