Early signs of improvement in liver function Improvements begin relatively soon after starting treatment
One of the biggest changes many people notice with semaglutide is a reduction in food noise. Food noise refers to constant thoughts about food, cravings, or urges to snack even when you are not physically hungry
While it is important to be diligent about monitoring changes in your body while youre on semaglutide, the scale isnt the only thing you should be looking at
However, adjustments may be considered if: Glycaemic targets are not achieved : Your doctor may increase to the next available dose strength Intolerable side effects persist : A temporary dose reduction or slower titration may be appropriate Weight loss plateaus (for weight management indications): Dose optimisation may be discussed Renal function changes : Monitoring may be increased, though most GLP-1s don't require dose adjustment Other medications are added or removed : Particularly other glucose-lowering agents Important considerations during dose changes: Never skip doses or double up if you miss an injectionfollow the specific guidance in your patient information leaflet For missed doses, each product has different instructions: Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy): If within 5 days, take as soon as possible
Most side effects are mild and temporary, but some can be serious and require immediate attention
Trial results only persist if patients continue taking the medication