There are 37 less severe adverse reactions
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These reactions typically present as erythema (redness), pruritus (itching), induration (hardening), or mild swelling confined to the area where the injection was administered
The weight regain research published so far is testing an extreme scenario where participants abruptly stopped the medication, in practice, this would rarely happen
Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, anaphylactoid reactions, angioedema, rash, and urticaria, have been reported postmarketing with use of semaglutide