nausea and headache from semaglutide Ozempic: is a GLP-1 receptor agonist used for type 2 diabetes cardiovascular risk reduction in selected patients, commonly causing nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, reduced appetite, and weight loss Does Semaglutide Cause Headaches? |

While some indicate an improvement in parameters associated with depression (98), others show an increased risk, especially after longer periods of drug exposure and with the newer drugs with a longer half-life (99, 100), though some other studies indicate a higher risk with liraglutide compared to semaglutide (which in that particular study was associated with reduced risk for psychiatric events) (101)

But for those just wanting to lose a few pounds, Parker said the risks of semaglutide are not worth it

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In this post, well summarize two major studies from 2025 that examined the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists in men with prostate cancer

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Bryce Peterson is double board-certified in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine