Semaglutide Nausea: 11 Tips to Feel Less Sick Key takeaways: Semaglutide nausea is common: About 20 percent of Ozempic® patients and 44 percent of those on Wegovy® experience it. Nausea can happen on semaglutide due […]
This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, MFOMA. Stopping Weight Loss Medication: What Happens and How to Do It Whether you’ve been taking semaglutide (Ozempic® or Wegovy®), tirzepatide (Mounjaro® or Zepbound®), or […]
This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. How Much Does Wegovy® Cost With and Without Insurance? Key takeaways: Wegovy® can cost $500 to $2,000 a month, depending on where you get it. Currently, most […]
This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. GLP-1 for Weight Loss: Everything You Need to Know Key takeaways: GLP-1s are used for type 2 diabetes, as well as weight loss in people with obesity […]
This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Oral vs. Injectable Semaglutide: Effectiveness & Side Effects Key takeaways: You can get semaglutide injections (Ozempic® and Wegovy®) and oral semaglutide (Rybelsus®). Injections are usually more effective […]
This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Wegovy can help people with excess weight and obesity lose weight and improve their health. And you don’t need to drive to a doctor’s office or pharmacy […]
This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. How Long Does Ozempic® Stay in Your System? Key takeaways: Ozempic® stays in your system for around five weeks. The Ozempic® half-life is about one […]
This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Does Ozempic® Cause Cancer? Key takeaways: Semaglutide — the active ingredient in Ozempic® — causes thyroid tumors in rodents. But it’s unclear if this happens […]
This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. How Long Does It Take for Wegovy® To Work? When considering a weight loss medication — or any medication — it’s normal to wonder […]
This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Ozempic Alternatives for Weight Loss Key takeaways: Ozempic® alternatives for weight loss include the injections Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, Zepbound®, and Saxenda®. You can also get oral medications like […]
This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Long-Term Side Effects of Wegovy® Key takeaways: The long-term side effects of Wegovy® may include problems with your pancreas, kidneys, or gallbladder. These side effects are rare. […]
This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Ozempic Stomach Paralysis: Risks & Treatments Key takeaways: Stomach paralysis is a condition that slows or stops the movement of food from the stomach to […]
This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Does Ozempic® Cause Hair Loss? Key takeaways: Hair loss isn’t an official side effect of Ozempic®. In clinical trials of Wegovy®, which contains the same […]
How to Maintain Weight Loss Key Takeaways: Maintaining weight loss is possible with long-term healthy habits like exercise, healthy eating, and good sleep. If you’ve hit your goal weight, try setting new goals to help […]
Why Am I Losing Inches But Not Weight? Key takeaways: You might be losing inches but not weight because you’re gaining muscle while losing body fat. It might also be that you’ve hit a weight […]
How to Taper Off Semaglutide Safely Key takeaways: Medically, you don’t have to taper off semaglutide, but many experts recommend it when stopping the medication. Some research suggests that tapering off semaglutide over about nine […]
Why Am I Still Hungry on Semaglutide? Reasons & What to Do Semaglutide — the active ingredient in Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Rybelsus® — can reduce your appetite and curb food cravings to promote weight loss. […]
The Whoosh Effect: What Is It & Why Does It Happen? Key takeaways: The “whoosh effect” is when you suddenly seem to lose a lot of weight after stalled weight loss. One theory is that […]
What Causes Belly Fat? What Are the Different Types? Belly fat — both the visible kind and the deep kind that sits around your organs — is caused by a combination of factors. This includes […]
Ozempic has taken TikTok by storm. It’s hailed as a miracle weight loss drug that helps you shed the pounds without even really trying. Sound too good to be true? Well, it could be. There’s […]
This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Can You Take Semaglutide While Breastfeeding? Key takeaways: The current advice is to not take semaglutide while breastfeeding. More research is needed to know […]
Relationship weight gain: 6 reasons it happens This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. You gain a lot of things when you get into a new relationship: love, companionship, a new […]
Ozempic Plateau: What It Is and How to Overcome It An Ozempic® plateau is when weight loss slows or stops completely when taking the medication. This could happen anytime during treatment and can be caused […]
The Cost of Weight Loss Drugs With and Without Insurance Just like when you find a glitzy resort in your dream destination, your first question about weight loss drugs might be, How much is this […]
What Are the Best Sports for Weight Loss? Losing weight doesn’t have to be all about sweaty gyms or expensive personal trainers. Sports can help you lose weight and keep it off while having fun […]
Is BMI Accurate? What Is It and Is It Useful? Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of your weight relative to your height. It’s meant to tell you if you have an elevated risk […]
Tips for relieving Semaglutide weight loss nausea This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Nausea is the most common side effect of semaglutide, the weight loss and diabetes medication often sold […]
When Is the Best Time to Take Metformin? This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. We get it — no one enjoys taking medications. It’s just another thing to tackle on […]
This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. What does protein make you think of? Muscles? Bodybuilders? The food pyramid? We’d like to add another thing to your list: weight loss. That’s […]
This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Weight loss can be a challenge, even for those who eat healthily and exercise regularly. Injectable weight loss medications — also known as GLP-1 […]