The common side effects of semaglutide are common across several of the drug forms available such as Wegovy
That being said, Semaglutide GLP-1 can help reduce overall body fat, which can include belly fat
These compounded products do not have the same safety, quality, and effectiveness assurances as FDA-approved drugs, and may expose patients to potentially serious health risks. Of course, the fact that compounded drugs (or any drugs) are not FDA-approved does not mean that they are necessarily unsafe
Bismah Irfan, MD Functional & Integrative Medicine, Houston, TX
The numbers come from the STEP 1 trial of semaglutide 2.4 mg, which is the most rigorous long-term data available, with real-world variation noted where it matters