This is great for women trying to become pregnant and potentially risky for those trying to avoid pregnancy
Follow-Up Appointments Semaglutide is a powerful tool, which can give you powerful resultsbut we monitor our patients closely to keep track of progress and any possible side effects
Share: A new study from the University of California San Diego suggests that glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, a class of medications originally developed for type 2 diabetes, may have benefits that extend far beyond blood sugar and weight management
Medications that Slow Gastric Emptying GLP-1 receptor agonists (other medications in the same class as Semaglutide): Avoid taking other GLP-1 receptor agonists such as Liraglutide (Saxenda, Victoza) or Exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon) , as they work similarly to Semaglutide
Pancreatitis and gallbladder disease, though uncommon, are recognised risks associated with GLP-1 receptor agonist use, as documented in the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) for licensed agents in this class (such as semaglutide)
Women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception while taking these medications