Less than 5% of clinical trial participants discontinued semaglutide due to side effects
Local injection site reactions, such as redness, itching, or mild swelling at the site where the needle entered the skin, are relatively common and usually resolve within a few days
Dysfunction in endothelial cells is characterized by a reduced ability to dilate blood vessels due to decreased availability of nitric oxide, dysregulated angiogenesis, increased inflammatory adhesion molecules, permeability, and low-density lipoprotein oxidation [28]
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This includes people who prefer to avoid needles, those who want an easier medication routine, and individuals who may have had side effects with other forms of semaglutide