Even after taking semaglutide for two years, some people still report feeling hungry or having food cravings, even though they have lost weight and have better control over their eating. A study of four semaglutide trials found that 33% of people lost 20% or more of their body weight, but many others experienced different levels of weight loss
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The FDA has issued warnings about using unapproved versions of semaglutide
If youre a PMHNP treating obesity, youll need a collaborating physician with appropriate expertise
Alternative GLP-1 medications to consider If this comparison has you leaning toward the GLP-1 approach but semaglutide specifically does not feel right, several alternatives exist within the same drug class
It is secreted by the small intestine and affects the brain receptors that control appetite and the gut receptors that slow digestion