They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and are not approved for human or animal administration
You could lose no weight within a month, or some, but this doesnt mean that semaglutide isnt working
If you worked with a dietitian, took part in a supervised program, or followed specific eating plans, write down these experiences
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However, potential adverse mental health effects have also been reported and require vigilance: Nausea and gastrointestinal symptoms , common side effects of GLP-1 medications, may increase anxiety in susceptible individuals Rapid weight loss can occasionally trigger psychological distress or exacerbate eating disorder behaviours Mood changes , including low mood, have been reported in post-marketing surveillance, though causality remains uncertain Some patients report feeling emotionally flat or detached , though this is anecdotal and not well characterised in clinical trials The Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) for GLP-1 receptor agonists used for weight management (such as Saxenda and Wegovy) includes specific warnings about monitoring for mood disorders and suicidal thoughts
