This high response rate contrasts with earlier generation compounds where 20-30% of users experienced minimal results
Possible side effects include: Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, mild to moderate abdominal pain, headache, fatigue, dyspepsia, dizziness, abdominal distension, belching, hypoglycemia, flatulence, gastroenteritis, loss of lean muscle mass and gastroesophageal reflux disease
This could be attributed to a combination of factors, including the influence of social media, changing beauty standards, and the accessibility of weight-loss medications," Emer said
Pros: Superior weight loss results, multireceptor approach Cons: Phase II clinical trials, awaiting FDA approval Semaglutide FDA-approved for weight loss, semaglutide offers up to 15%-20% weight loss
A patient may be a candidate for GLP-1 weight loss if they have obesity, overweight with weight-related health concerns, insulin resistance, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes risk, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, fatty liver concerns, sleep apnea risk, or repeated difficulty losing and maintaining weight with lifestyle changes alone
Genetic factors are also implicated in the development of hypertension