This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Semaglutide — the active ingredient in the brand-name meds Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus — treats type 2 diabetes and obesity ...

You should inject semaglutide subcutaneously, that is, just under the surface of your skin. You can rotate injections between your stomach, upper arm, and thigh. Semaglutide is a prescription type ...

Most people regain some of the weight they lost after stopping semaglutide. However, physical activity and a balanced diet may help you keep some weight off. Share on Pinterest LeoPatrizi/Getty ...

Semaglutide could help people drink less alcohol. Semaglutide, a medication widely used for diabetes and weight loss, may offer another unexpected benefit -- it could help people drink less ...

Research reveals semaglutide's effectiveness in decreasing alcohol consumption and cravings, highlighting its potential for ...

What Is the Maximum Semaglutide Dose for Weight Loss? The maximum semaglutide dose for weight loss is 2.4 milligrams (mg) per week. Your healthcare provider will start you on a lower weekly dose ...

Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist that was originally approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Current ...

A trial exploring the use of a higher dose of Novo Nordisk's GLP-1 agonist semaglutide has shown that patients with obesity who were taking the drug were able to shed more than a fifth of their ...

The type 2 diabetes medication, generically known as semaglutide, has received unprecedented attention in the press and the medical community for its ability to trigger profound weight loss.