In clinical trials, adults lost about 15% of their body weight on average with semaglutide and roughly 2022% with tirzepatidebut those are trial averages achieved alongside lifestyle changes, not a guaranteed outcome for any one person
For example, in STEP 1, semaglutide lowered proteins that are upregulated in fibromyalgia, hypertension, substance use disorders, neuropathic pain, osteoarthritis, psoriasis, depression, asthma, breast cancer and reduced ejection fraction, and increased proteins that are downregulated in these conditions (plus chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma although q value 0.05) (Fig
If you stopped Ozempic for less than two weeks, you can usually resume at your previous dose
The proven benefits of these medications for diabetes control and weight management typically outweigh concerns about acne, which can usually be managed with appropriate dermatological treatment