The slowed gut motility that helps with weight loss also slows bowel movements
"I think [generics are] a big game changer," said Brian Rodrigues, a professor in the faculty of pharmaceutical sciences at the University of British Columbia
Semaglutide belongs to the drug class of incretin mimetics and comes in two forms, subcutaneous injection which is sold as Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus, or an orally taken dissolvable tablet that goes by the brand name of Rybelsus
Longer term For ongoing use, review metabolic and kidney trends every 3-6 months with a clinician
Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson stopped taking semaglutide because he said it made him feel ill
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