Semaglutide works by mimicking a substance called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) in the body
Serious side effects include changes in vision, mood and behavioural changes, acute kidney injury, hypersensitivity reaction, and low blood glucose levels
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Talk to your doctor before taking GLP-1 medications if you have any of the following conditions: A personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or acute pancreatitis Type 1 diabetes mellitus Pregnant, planning to become pregnant in the next 3 months, or nursing Delivered a baby within the past 6 months Ongoing heavy alcohol use Active eating disorder, anorexia, or purging
Causal mediation analysis showed both direct and indirect effects of tirzepatide on UACR