Can normal people lose weight by taking Semaglutide tablets?

The oral drug Semaglutide (Semaglutide) is mainly used to treat type 2 diabetes and may sometimes be used as a weight loss drug. Although some clinical trials have shown that semaglutide tablets can help patients lose weight while treating diabetes, this does not mean that it can be a weight loss option for normal people. Weight loss is a complex process that requires a comprehensive consideration of diet, exercise and lifestyle factors.

Normal-weight patients without diabetes may lose weight if they take semaglutide, but the risks of the drug outweigh the benefits of losing weight just to be thin (versus treating the disease) and have not been studied in this normal population, and it is likely that more side effects from this inappropriate use will be seen. Semaglutide tablets are a prescription drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes. Normal people must use Semaglutide tablets to lose weight under the guidance of a doctor. They are not allowed to self-medicate. The dosage and duration must be determined based on the specific condition and individual circumstances, because Semaglutide tablets may cause some unavoidable side effects, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.

Semaglutide tablets have not yet been launched in China. Its injection has been launched in China and is covered by medical insurance, but only eligible patients can be reimbursed.The price of each 3ml tube may be around RMB 1,000. The original drug Semaglutide tablets sold overseas, with a specification of 3 mg*100 tablets, may cost around 2,000 yuan per box (the price may fluctuate due to exchange rates). There are currently no generic versions of semaglutide on the market.