Vomiting for three straight hours at 0.5mg is worth a call to the doctor - that level of reaction goes beyond typical starting side effects. GI issues usually settle by week 3-4; cutting sugary drinks and moving to sparkling water and unsweetened tea is the right approach.
I'm always curious how they pick these drug names when they don't have anything to do with the chemical compound... Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound??? It's like they throw darts at a board of random syllables.
Absolutely, Kim1990. Your body's digestion has slowed down so food gets stuck in your stomach. Try not to overeat if you can help it. So sorry you feel bad. I'd suggest smaller portions.
I read somewhere that some people stay on a low dose weekly to maintain, but others stretch out the time between doses. It's all about finding what works best for your body. I am trying to consider this plan.
I'm sorry you are sick, but I'm glad it's not the medication for you. Your symptoms seemed very intense to me. Feel better now!! And take it easy for a bit!
Hi! I just started taking semaglutide! How long until you noticed a difference? Any helpful tips and tricks? I'm planning to hit the gym and stick to a diet, of course, but is there anything else I should know?
Enjoy the finger size! You're young, so your body's flexible and has muscle. Little kids have chubby fingers because they're young. I'm older now and look like I crawled out of my grave. I lost muscle and my skin got super thin. I see your fingers! They're cute! Besides, bigger fingers need...