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If denied, appeals are possible with supporting documentation from your physician
Serious side effects of semaglutide In rare cases , semaglutide can cause serious side effects, including : Acute pancreatitis Acute gallbladder disease Acute kidney injury Allergic reaction Diabetic retinopathy Heart rate increase Severe hypoglycemia Suicidal behavior and ideation Finally, animal studies have shown that semaglutide led to the development of thyroid tumors in rats
If pregnancy occurs whilst taking weight loss injections, the medication should be stopped immediately, and the patient should contact their GP or maternity services promptly