This combination makes it a distinct object of study in metabolic research
Common Side Effects: Nausea Diarrhea Vomiting Constipation Stomach pain Decreased appetite Headache Serious Side Effects (Less Common): Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) Gallbladder issues Kidney injuries potentially arising from dehydration due to nausea or vomiting Serious allergic reactions Changes in vision for those with type 2 diabetes Increased heart rate Oral semaglutide includes a boxed warning about potential thyroid C-cell tumors, noted in animal studies
Because they are biologics and require strict temperature control, the risks of shipping them across borders are higher
It is available only as a research compound and is a WADA prohibited substance
Additionally, it produces lighter pheomelanin instead of the darker eumelanin
Rare: Hypersensitivity reactions (rash, pruritus, dyspnea), acute kidney injury, acute pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, hypoglycemia, ECG changes, and tachycardia