Compounded Semaglutide: Benefits, Side Effects, and ConsiderationsFollow
Benefits
Supports sustainable weight loss
Regulates appetite
Improves metabolism
Reduces cravings
Regulates insulin and blood sugar
Lowers Inflammation
Empowers patients to feel more in control
Side-effects
Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
Gallbladder problems
Increased risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), especially for those who also take medicines for diabetes such as insulin or sulfonylureas
Kidney problems (kidney failure)
Serious allergic reactions, including swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat; problems breathing or swallowing; severe rash or itching; fainting or feeling dizzy; or very rapid heartbeat
Change in vision in people with type 2 diabetes
Increased heart rate
Depression or thoughts of suicide
Food or liquid getting into the lungs during surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation)