Dunham plans to transition to a maintenance dose once she's lost all the weight she wants to
GLP-1 signals to the brain that the stomach is full, stimulates the pancreas to produce insulin in response to meals, and slows gastric emptying (food leaves the stomach more slowly, extending the feeling of fullness)
Plans are listed starting at $199 per month for initial semaglutide and include the telehealth visit, prescription if approved, medication, and shipping
Gastrointestinal side effects and fluid balance: Nausea : Very common, affecting approximately 20% of patients
The most common side effects include nausea (44% of patients), diarrhea (30%), vomiting (24%), and constipation (24%), according to the Wegovy prescribing information
New or severe insomnia or excessive sleepiness should prompt clinical review