Some of the adverse events related to taking semaglutide include: Side effects Common side effects of semaglutide use include stomach pain, heartburn, burping, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation
But its also possible that GLP-1 drugs have a direct therapeutic effect (for example, by reducing inflammation) that works independently of weight loss
It works by helping the pancreas release insulin when blood sugar is high and reducing the hormone glucagon that raises blood sugar
Less common side effects Some users experience headaches , body aches , dry mouth , or injection site reactions
Which treatment participants get is randomized