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Gastrointestinal complaints were common but did not significantly influence satisfaction ratings or decisions to continue treatment.
Practitioners should note that while gastrointestinal side effects are common, they may not deter patients from continuing treatment if weight loss is achieved.
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Gastrointestinal complaints were common (reported by 37 of 60, 62%, reviewers) but did not significantly (P=.39) influence satisfaction ratings or decisions to continue treatment.
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Patient Perceptions of Ozempic (Semaglutide) for Weight Loss: Mixed Methods Analysis of Online Medication Reviews
Abanoub Armanious et al. · Journal of Medical Internet Research · 2025
DOI 10.2196/78391
other · n=60Cited 1×
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