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Straight answers to the GLP-1 questions people actually ask. Written in plain English, medically reviewed, and kept up to date.

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Food & lifestyle

Can you drink alcohol while taking semaglutide?

Semaglutide has no formal alcohol contraindication, but altered gastric emptying, worsened nausea, and hypoglycemia risk make careful planning essential.

Does semaglutide cause hair loss?

In Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg) clinical trials, alopecia was reported in about 3% of participants. Compounded semaglutide is not FDA-approved and has not been studied in equivalent trials. Learn why rapid weight loss, not the drug itself, causes temporary hair loss and when it resolves.

What should you expect in your first 90 days on a GLP-1?

A week-by-week guide to the first 90 days on a GLP-1 medication: nausea, appetite shifts, dose escalation, and what visible progress actually looks like.

What should you expect in your first week on semaglutide?

What the first week on semaglutide really feels like: side effect timing, appetite changes, eating tips to prevent nausea, and when to call your provider.

Safety & eligibility

Can you take a GLP-1 if you have PCOS?

GLP-1s are not FDA-approved for PCOS, but clinical evidence supports benefits for insulin resistance, menstrual cycles, and androgens. What to know.

How does semaglutide work for weight loss?

Semaglutide activates GLP-1 receptors in the brain, stomach, and pancreas to reduce hunger, slow digestion, and quiet food cravings. Here is how each mechanism produces weight loss.

Results & maintenance

How fast does semaglutide work?

Semaglutide reduces appetite within weeks and weight over months. STEP trial data, titration schedule, and the 12-week checkpoint explained.

How much do GLP-1 medications cost per month?

GLP-1 medications cost $935 to $1,350 per month at list price. See what Wegovy, Zepbound, compounded options, and savings programs actually cost in 2026.

How do you get a GLP-1 prescription online?

Learn how legitimate online GLP-1 evaluations work, who qualifies by FDA criteria, red flags of unsafe sellers, and key questions to ask before you pay.

How do you inject semaglutide at home?

Practical overview of semaglutide self-injection: approved sites, rotation, pen vs. vial technique, storage rules, sharps disposal, and when to contact your provider.

Food & lifestyle

How do you prevent muscle loss on a GLP-1?

Learn how to prevent muscle loss on a GLP-1 with daily protein targets, resistance training frequency, and monitoring tips backed by clinical trial data.

How do you stop nausea on semaglutide?

Nausea is the most common semaglutide side effect. Learn which foods trigger it, when it peaks, how to pace doses, and when to call a clinician.

Compounded & safety

Is compounded semaglutide legal in 2026?

The FDA ended the semaglutide shortage exemption in February 2025. Here is what the current rules allow, what changed, and how to verify a legitimate provider.

Compounded & safety

Is compounded semaglutide safe?

Compounded semaglutide is not FDA-approved. Understand the real risks the FDA has documented and how to vet a legitimate telehealth provider before starting.

What happens if you miss a dose of semaglutide?

Missed a weekly semaglutide injection? Learn the exact label rules for Ozempic and Wegovy, why one skipped dose rarely derails progress, and when to call your provider.

Is there a pill version of semaglutide for weight loss?

Yes. The FDA approved oral Wegovy (semaglutide 25 mg daily) on December 22, 2025, making it the first oral GLP-1 pill cleared for weight loss in the United States.

Ozempic vs Wegovy: what is the difference?

Ozempic and Wegovy contain the same molecule but have different FDA indications, doses, and insurance rules. Here is what each approval actually means.

What are the side effects of semaglutide?

Complete guide to semaglutide side effects: STEP trial rates for nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting, serious label warnings, and who should not take it.

Semaglutide vs tirzepatide: what is the difference?

A plain-English comparison of semaglutide and tirzepatide covering mechanism, clinical trial results, side effects, dosing, cost, and how providers choose between them.

Results & maintenance

What happens when you stop taking a GLP-1 medication?

GLP-1 medications fade as they clear the body. Learn the appetite return timeline, what trial data show about weight regain, and how to protect your results.

What is Ozempic face and can you prevent it?

Ozempic face is the popular name for facial hollowing after rapid weight loss. Learn what causes it, which factors raise risk, and how to prevent it.

What is semaglutide?

Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes, weight management, and heart disease. Learn how it works, its brand names, forms, and what clinical trials show.

Food & lifestyle

What should you eat while taking semaglutide?

Eating well on semaglutide can reduce nausea and help protect lean muscle. This guide covers what to eat, what to avoid, and when to call your provider.

Results & maintenance

Why are you not losing weight on semaglutide?

Semaglutide not working? Learn the most common reasons weight loss stalls, from dose titration and plateaus to protein, sleep, and medications that push back.

This article is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always talk to a licensed healthcare provider about your health and before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide available through Nuv are not FDA-approved; compounded medications are not reviewed by the FDA for safety, efficacy, or quality. Prescription required: treatment is available only if a licensed provider determines it is appropriate. Nuv is not affiliated with Novo Nordisk (maker of Ozempic and Wegovy) or Eli Lilly (maker of Mounjaro and Zepbound). Individual results vary.