Question 1

What is semaglutide?

Accepted Answer

Semaglutide is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for weight loss.

Question 2

How does semaglutide work?

Accepted Answer

Semaglutide delays gastric emptying giving a sensation of being "full" with little food, and maintains that feeling for seven days with every shot.

Question 3

What are the side effects of semaglutide?

Accepted Answer

The most common side effects are gastrointestinal, including nausea and vomiting. Some patients experience irritation at the site of the injection. Some patients also report fatigue while on semaglutide.

Question 4

Who is not a candidate for semaglutide?

Accepted Answer

- Patients under eighteen years old.
- Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Patients with Type 1 diabetes.
- Patients with a known allergy to semaglutide.
- Patients with a history of medullary thyroid cancer.
- Patients with a history of multiple endocrine neoplasia.
- Patients with a history of pancreatitis.
- Patients who are on dialysis.