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Semaglutide belongs to a class of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists.
Important Safety Information: Semaglutide is used to improve blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. Do not use semaglutide if you or any of your family have ever had MTC, or if you have an endocrine system condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2), or if you have had a serious allergic reaction to semaglutide. Learn more about important safety information.
Semaglutide belongs to a class of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. It mimics the GLP-1 hormone that is released in the gastrointestinal tract in response to eating.
One role of GLP-1 is to prompt the body to produce more insulin, which reduces blood glucose (sugar). GLP-1 in higher amounts also interacts with the parts of the brain that reduce appetite and signal a feeling of fullness.
The most common side effects of semaglutide in adults include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and constipation.