Semaglutide

Other names: Weygovy, Ozempic

Categories: Prescription Medication

Description:

Semaglutide is a medicine that was first made to help people with diabetes, but doctors also use it to help people lose weight. It works by acting like a natural hormone in your body called GLP-1, which helps control hunger and blood sugar. Semaglutide makes you feel full faster and less hungry, so you eat less food. For weight loss, it’s sold under the name Wegovy and is given as a small shot once a week. Most people start with a low dose and slowly increase it to a higher dose, up to 2.4 milligrams each week. When used with healthy eating and exercise, it can help people lose about 15% of their body weight over time.

Treatment For:

Obesity

AI generated Summary: Based on the provided review, Semaglutide appears to be an effective treatment for obesity, with clinical studies showing that participants can lose an average of 15-20% of their body weight over time. However, the treatment can be expensive without insurance coverage.

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Dr. Curbside

March 24, 2025

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Clinical studies have shown that people using semaglutide for weight loss can experience significant weight loss over time. In some studies, participants lost an average of 15-20% of their body weight but can be expensive without insurance.

Dr. Curbside

September 8, 2025

Some patients and clinicians have found that using lower doses (“micro-dosing”) of semaglutide can help reduce common side effects such as nausea, bloating, or gastrointestinal upset. Even at these smaller increments, many still experience meaningful weight loss benefits. While the full therapeutic effect is dose-dependent, careful titration or use of micro-doses may strike a balance between tolerability and effectiveness.

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