Semaglutide Injection : All you need to know for Weight Loss
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Semaglutide injections, 2.4 milligrams weekly, showed a remarkable average weight loss of 14.9% in a 2021 trial. This breakthrough led to FDA approval for weight management, offering hope for those with overweight or obesity.
What is this medication?
How should I use this medication?
What Your Care Team Needs to Know Before You Start This Medicine
- Tumors in your endocrine system (MEN 2), or if someone in your family has had them
- Problems with your eyes or vision
- Issues with your gallbladder
- A history of feeling very sad or struggling with your mental health
- Past problems with your pancreas (pancreatitis)
- Kidney troubles
- Difficulties with your stomach or intestines
- Thoughts of hurting yourself or taking your own life, or if you or a family member have tried this before
- Thyroid cancer, or if it’s in your family history
- Any strange or bad reactions to semaglutide, other medicines, food, colors, or preservatives
- If you’re expecting a baby or trying to become pregnant
- If you’re breastfeeding
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?
- Allergic Reactions:
- Like a rash, itchy skin, hives, or swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Changes in How You See Things:
- Any differences or problems with your vision.
- Dehydration:
- Feeling very thirsty, mouth dryness, feeling like you might faint, a bad headache, or having dark yellow or brown pee.
- Issues with the Gallbladder:
- Strong stomach pain, feeling sick, throwing up, or having a fever.
- Heartbeat Irregularities:
- Your heart beating too fast, too hard, or in an irregular way.
- Problems with Your Kidneys:
- Peeing less, and swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.
- Pancreas Problems (Pancreatitis):
- Really bad stomach pain that spreads to your back, or gets worse after eating or touching, and might come with fever, feeling sick, or throwing up.
- Thoughts of Hurting Yourself:
- Thinking about hurting yourself or ending your own life, feeling sadder, or more down.
- Concerns About Thyroid Cancer:
- New lump in your neck, having trouble swallowing or breathing, pain, or feeling hoarse.
- Digestive Problems:
- Like diarrhea, loss of appetite, feeling sick to your stomach, stomach aches, or throwing up.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose and the next scheduled dose is more than 2 days away, take the missed dose as soon as possible. If you miss a dose and the next scheduled dose is less than 2 days away, do not take the missed dose. Take the next dose at your regular time. Do not take double or extra doses. If you miss your dose for 2 weeks or more, take the next dose at your regular time or call your care team to talk about how to restart this medication.
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How effective is semaglutide for weight loss in non-diabetics?
Does Semaglutide Help in Losing Weight?
SEMAGLUTIDE VS. OTHER WEIGHT LOSS MEDICATIONS
Where should I keep my medication?
- Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
- If you cannot return the medication, follow the directions in the MedGuide.
NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.