They were randomly assigned to take either a placebo or a 12-milligram, 24-milligram, 36-milligram, or 45-milligram dose of the drug for nine months
Semaglutide usually begins suppressing appetite within the first week of consistent dosing
Some individuals may experience side effects like anxiety, bloating, blurred vision, changes in behavior, chest tightness, chills, or cold sweat
Eli Lilly and Company reports that patients at the highest dose lost an average of 27.3 pounds, or 12.4% of body weight, in the trial completer analysis over 72 weeks
Progress isnt always linear, but consistent effort yields results
Some people discontinue treatment because side effects remain intolerable for them