That includes: People who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant People with a personal or family history of kidney problems People with a personal or family history of pancreatitis People with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer People who have a known allergy or hypersensitivity to the ingredients in semaglutide People who are already taking a GLP-1 weight loss medication Always talk to your provider about potential risks and health complications before starting a new medication
Szoke says that GLP-1 medications will not change the size of your sexual organs, despite rumors saying otherwise
Numerous GLP-1 receptor-targeting drugs have been investigated in clinical studies for various indications, including type 2 diabetes and obesity (accounts for 70% of the total studies), non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease
If you qualify, your provider can help determine which semaglutide option may be the best fit for your needs
The medication is sold under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, and it is also available as compounded semaglutide through licensed medical providers
