Semaglutide

The duration of semaglutide treatment for weight loss will depend on your individual needs and goals. In clinical trials, treatment typically lasted for 68 weeks, but some patients may continue treatment for longer periods of time.
Patients with less weight to lose, or who are more disciplined about combining semaglutide with a healthy diet and exercise may reach their target weight even sooner!

Because semaglutide mimics the body’s natural substances, replicating a hormone that the body produces naturally, it is generally considered quite safe and well tolerated – when prescribed by a qualified medical practitioner like board-certified CRNA Julie Acarregui and her team of aesthetic advisors , Sun Valley and Coeur d’Alene, ID.
The most common side effects of semaglutide for weight loss include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and constipation. Other possible side effects include abdominal pain, decreased appetite, headache, and fatigue.
These side effects typically subside over time, as the patient’s body becomes used to the medication and they learn the routine of the new reduced fat and caloric intake.

Most patients who take Ozempic, Wegovy, or another semaglutide find that they do not need additional weight management meds.
However, semaglutide should not be used in combination with other GLP-1 receptor agonists or medications that increase GLP-1 receptor activity. It may be used in combination with other weight loss medications, but the safety and efficacy of such combinations have not been studied.
Any medications you are or wish to take at the same time as semaglutide should be discussed with a qualified practitioner like board-certified CRNA Julie Acarregui , Sun Valley, Coeur d’Alene, ID.

Semaglutide is also approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, so it can be used by people with both obesity and type 2 diabetes. The safety and efficacy for use by type 1 diabetics has not been studied yet.

Semaglutide is administered as a subcutaneous injection – “shot” – which is typically given in the abdomen or thigh once a week.

Weight loss results will vary from person to person, but clinical studies have shown that semaglutide can help to produce significant weight loss in overweight and obese individuals.
In clinical trials for Ozempic, participants lost an average of 13.5 pounds over 26 weeks when used in combination with moderate diet and exercise. In a 68-week study, participants taking Ozempic lost up to 20% of their body weight and those on Wegovy lost an average of 16.0% of their initial body weight, compared to 5.7% for those taking a placebo.

There is limited information available about the safety of semaglutide during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should generally refrain from taking semaglutide for weight loss. However, if semaglutide (Ozempic) is being prescribed for type 2 (or gestational) diabetes, it should be discussed with your Obstetrician or endocrinologist.

Semaglutide is recommended for adults who have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m² or greater, or for those with a BMI of 27 kg/m² or greater and at least one weight-related health condition such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol. Semaglutide is also recommended for those who have tried to lose weight through diet and exercise but have been unsuccessful. (Note: individuals who have a history of pancreatitis or thyroid cancer should not use semaglutide. It is important to talk to your healthcare provider to determine if semaglutide is a good option for you.)

During your initial visit, your PURE Medical Spa practitioner will review your health history and weight loss goals. Unlike most locations that offer Semaglutide, we ensure your safety by completing a comprehensive lab panel prior to commencement of your medically supervised weight loss journey with PURE Medical Spa. Within 48 hours of your consultation, your medical aesthetic provider will review your lab results with our Medical Director, Board Certified CRNA, Julie Acarregui and a treatment plan will be customized for you. You can rest assured that your safety and long term sustainable weight loss are our primary goals at PURE Medical Spa , Sun Valley and Coeur d’Alene, ID