Beyond weight loss, patients often experience improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and blood sugar control
Key Takeaways Feeling cold on semaglutide is usually harmless and may subside, but persistent chills, weakness, dizziness, or changes in circulation should be discussed with your medical provider
But that fact has also led to shortages of the medication, as some doctors are now prescribing the drugs for people without diabetes for their weight-loss effects alone
Patients inject themselves weekly with the drug, which mimics the hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which is released after eating
In India, the only drug available is Novo Nordisks Rybelsus pill, which contains the same ingredients as Wegovy and Ozempic but comes in pill form