Last month, Variety reported that the drug had become a crucial part of many celebrities preparation before making public appearances.

It was even said by an anonymous source that it was so prevalent that it was comparable to getting a star's hair or makeup done before an event.

What this medicine does is help patients adhere to a reduced-calorie diet. With obesity, you always need lifestyle changes plus the medicine.” Semaglutide is part of a class of medications called GLP-1 receptor agonists, or glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists. It increases insulin secretion, which is good for diabetes. But at higher doses, it acts on centers in the brain and suppresses appetite. It is important to use this medication in conjunction with lifestyle intervention. Additionally, semaglutide has been shown to be cardioprotective — they prevent heart attacks, and they protect kidney function as well, which is important for diabetics.

We have not seen this degree of weight loss with any previous medication,” said lead study author Dr. Timothy Garvey in a statement. “More than 50% of trial participants are losing 15% of their body weight, and anywhere between a third and 40% of participants are losing 20% of their body weight.”

Side Effects:

nausea
diarrhoea
vomitting
abdominal pain
decreased appetite

The gastrointestinal side effects may be experienced by 10% of people using semaglutide. The feeling is similar to the sensations felt if a person really over eats.