A history of pancreatitis Gallbladder problems Kidney disease Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) (thyroid tumors) Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2) Diabetic retinopathy High triglyceride levels Any digestive disorders Additionally, pregnant women, women who are trying to conceive, or women who are breastfeeding may not be prescribed semaglutide
Increased Fracture Risk: Ongoing PPI Use Can Weaken Bones, Making Fractures More Likely
Current evidence-based treatment focuses on lifestyle modification, particularly weight loss and cardiovascular risk management, rather than medication
Saxenda specifically licensed for weight management) [2] [5] Dulaglutide (Trulicity for diabetes only) Exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon for diabetes only) Oral semaglutide (Rybelsus for diabetes only) These medications are administered via subcutaneous injection (except Rybelsus), with dosing frequencies ranging from daily to weekly depending on the specific formulation
The biggest complaint Ive heard from most clients is nausea