These gastrointestinal side effects will subside in most people within 8-12 weeks and semaglutide is well tolerated in the long term
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It can take eight weeks or longer to feel the full effects of GLP-1 drugs, including weight loss effects
However, dietitians such as Angel Luk, RD and co-founder of FoodMysteries emphasize the importance of avoiding large amounts of sugar and processed foods while taking GLP-1s, to get the most out of the medication (which we make note of in our printable PDF!): Ultra processed foods that are high in added sugars and unhealthy fats pack a heavy calorie punch while being very low in nutrient density, she explains