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Sue Decotiis, a New York City-based board-certified weight-loss physician, noted that many of the reported symptoms, such as disorientation and fatigue, are most likely due to dehydration and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)

The four-week intervals exist for safety, and shortening them increases side effect risk

Gastrointestinal disorders affecting drug absorption or transit time may impact semaglutide's effectiveness, though as a subcutaneous injection, systemic absorption should not be significantly affected by enteric conditions

Common side effects for both include: Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Abdominal pain Abdominal discomfort Constipation Metformin side effects Metformin is usually well tolerated, but some less common side effects can occur