How Do These Treatments Work
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If treatment is restarted later, your medical provider may adjust the dose depending on how long you were off the medication
Contact your doctor if you experience: Severe or persistent nausea and vomiting Severe stomach pain (especially in the upper abdomen) or signs of pancreatitis Swelling of the face, lips, or throat (possible allergic reaction) Unusually fast heart rate or dizziness Such considerations underscore how semaglutide isnt a magic fix
Its about four to five weeks, but after a week the medication becomes less effective at reducing your appetite
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