In randomized clinical trials, about 17% of patients dropped out due to side effects of semaglutide compared to 8% in the placebo group, most often due to GI problems
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If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse
Post-marketing surveillance and case reports have documented isolated instances of patients reporting muscle pain, cramping, or weakness while taking GLP-1 medications, though establishing a direct causal relationship remains challenging
The difference from placebo (95% CI) for semaglutide tablets 14 mg was -3.8 kg (-4.7, -3)