One reason why people experience hemorrhoid-related issues while taking semaglutide is that the medication can cause constipation or diarrhea as side effects
These medicines include semaglutide (Ozempic for diabetes, Wegovy for weight management), dulaglutide (Trulicity for diabetes), liraglutide (Victoza for diabetes, Saxenda for weight management), and exenatide (Bydureon BCise for diabetes)
Your healthcare provider will need to identify alternative treatment strategies for diabetes management or weight loss
Eric-Paul Olsson, a psychiatric nurse practitioner who works with patients in Newton, Northampton, and Marshfield, said GLP-1s have been a critical resource for patients dealing with the weight gain that antipsychotic medications can cause
How much weight you lose can vary based on your starting weight, eating and activity habits, overall health, and how your body responds to the medication