Analysts project that while Novo and Lilly will likely retain nearly 70% of the total market through 2031 due to first-mover advantages and continued pipeline innovation, new entrants could collectively capture approximately $70 billion of what is expected to become a $200 billion annual market [46]
Adequate hydration (minimum 2 liters daily) and attention to sodium, potassium, and magnesium intake prevents headaches, fatigue, and muscle cramps that can mimic or worsen semaglutide side effects
Cold therapy in the first 24 to 48 hours after injection can reduce inflammation, swelling, and firmness at the site
Muscle is denser than fat, so body composition may improve even if the number on the scale changes slowly
Because the root cause of semaglutide-related sulfur burps is delayed gastric emptying, metoclopramide addresses the mechanism rather than just the symptom