Your individual experience depends on genetics, starting dose, eating patterns, and gastrointestinal baseline sensitivity
Recognizing this pattern helps maintain realistic expectations and prevents premature discontinuation of effective therapy
When to Expect Appetite Changes Initial Effects (1-2 Weeks): Semaglutide GLP-1 begins to show effects relatively quickly, but most users notice significant changes in appetite within the first 1 to 2 weeks
Taking doses closer than 48 hours apart may increase gastrointestinal side effects like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, and could affect blood glucose control
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