Heres who might be able to use them: Adults With Higher BMI You might qualify for GLP-1 weight loss medication if: Your BMI is 30 or higher, or Your BMI is 27 or higher and you have weight-related health problems BMI (Body Mass Index) is a way to measure if your weight might affect your health
GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, like Saxenda and Wegovy , are FDA-approved for people with obesity (defined as a body mass index , or BMI, of 30 or higher ) or with a BMI of 27 or higher and a weight-related health condition, such as high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, or high blood pressure
Further, oral formulations have been more associated with nausea and vomiting than others
When taking the medication, experts say to watch out for the following common side effects of Ozempic (in no particular order): Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Constipation Stomach pain Loss of appetite Headache Dizziness Fatigue Injection site reactions (such as redness, swelling, or itching) For a full list of side effects, visit the Ozempic website
A 1000mg dose of a standard capsule might only result in 50mg actually reaching your cells
This insight allows your provider to optimize your dose level and medication choiceensuring you get maximum results within safe, evidence-based dosing intervals