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Oral Semaglutide 25 mg: A New Oral Therapeutic Option for Weight Management in Overweight and Obese Adults

MedXY Editorial Team•Oct 8, 2025•Diabetes & Endocrinology
clinical trialobesityOral Semaglutideweight management

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– Oral semaglutide at 25 mg daily achieved a substantial mean weight loss of 13.6% over 64 weeks in adults with overweight or obesity.
– This oral formulation offers a non-injectable alternative to existing injectable semaglutide therapies.
– Significant improvements in physical function and quality of life indices were observed.
– Gastrointestinal side effects were common but manageable, highlighting the need for clinical monitoring.

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