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> In those taking semaglutide, the average weight loss was 15.3kg (nearly three stone), with a reduction in BMI of -5.54. The placebo group observed an average
by lukevp 6y ago
> In those taking semaglutide, the average weight loss was 15.3kg (nearly three stone), with a reduction in BMI of -5.54. The placebo group observed an average weight loss of 2.6kg (0.4 stone) with a reduction in BMI of -0.92.
This seems like an incredible difference. And 94% of participants made it through the whole study. What are the downsides here, or what am I missing? It’s an already approved medication that’s normally used in smaller doses, so only the safety in larger doses needs to be validated?
- xvector 6y agoAccording to another comment, thyroid cancer risk
- s1artibartfast 6y agoAll of the known side effects for drugs can be found in the prescribing information https://www.novo-pi.com/ozempic.pdf https://www.novo-pi.com/ozempic.pdf Potential side effects include thyroid cancer, kidney problems, blindness, allergic reactions, low blood sugar, and pancreatitis