Semaglutide

At your first appointment, we will walk you through the steps that are very important to follow to have the most success with the Semaglutide treatment. You will need to perform the injection once a week, and it needs to be done on the same day every week, although it doesn’t have to be at the same time. The single-use injection is very similar to the ones that diabetics use to deliver their insulin. When administering the injection, it can be in the same area (i.e. abdomen, thigh, upper arm), but you should never do it in the exact same spot. You can also take the injection with or without food, it won’t change the effectiveness of the shot. Due to the nature of the treatment, there are possible side effects from the medication, but usually subside with continued use. such as:

• Bloating
• Burping
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Indigestion
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Vomiting

While these reactions are normal, please let us know immediately if you experience these side effects as it may require a change in your dosage. Every person’s body will react differently to the treatment, so you should never compare your journey to someone else’s. It is important to remember that this isn’t a quick fix, and is certainly not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle. We encourage our patients to be patient and understanding, as well as dedicated to certain lifestyle changes. Typically, the dosage will be increased a little more every four weeks as your body adjusts, and it could take four months or longer to see the best results.