Because prostaglandins also help protect the stomach lining and support kidney function, long-term or high-dose use of NSAIDs can lead to side effects such as gastrointestinal ulcers, kidney strain, or increased cardiovascular risks
Someone who is unable to get Wegovy can resort to using Ozempic instead, because it is the same medication, but they may start to [adjust] their dose upward, Petrou said
Since these symptoms can be mild at first, its easy to overlook them
For example, a 70-year-old who is losing weight on semaglutide has a slower metabolism and reduced muscle protein synthesis compared to a 35-year-old on the same medication
For instance, pharmaceutical grade is needed for medicines, but research grade might be okay for lab tests because it is less expensive