This occurs because semaglutide slows gastric emptying as part of its mechanism of action, which can lead to harder, less frequent stools
This approach minimizes nausea and other side effects while allowing your body to adapt to the medication
Fluid Retention : Lack of sleep, allergies, salty food, and even hormones can cause puffiness and swelling
Funding This work was supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (82103549, 82273367), and the Excellent Youth Training Programme of the First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University (2023FY-YXQN-2)
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