Psychiatric Safety of Semaglutide for Weight Management in People Without Known Major Psychopathology: Post Hoc Analysis of the STEP 1, 2, 3, and 5 Trials
Since dietary modification and increased physical activity provide insufficient glucose control over the long-term course of the disease, the vast majority of patients require some type of pharmacological intervention [7]
Losing nearly 29% of body weight doesn't just improve how someone looks or feels it meaningfully reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obstructive sleep apnea, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and certain cancers
Other potential side effects to be aware of include injection site reactions (redness, itching, or swelling), headache, fatigue, and dizziness
However, people taking Ozempic should watch for the following symptoms of blood clots: Recurring pain or discomfort in one area of the body Redness or tenderness in the affected area Unexplained pain in the arms, legs, or other parts of the body People taking Ozempic should also closely monitor themselves for the potentially serious symptoms of DVT and PE: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT): Swelling, pain, and tenderness in the affected area, often the leg Pulmonary embolism (PE): Sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, sweating, and rapid heart rate How Might Ozempic Cause Blood Clots
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