However, keeping on top of work, social life, managing stress and cravings whilst finding the daily energy to exercise can often lead to falling off the bandwagon
contraindicated in patients with personal/family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 Risk of diabetic retinopathy complications in patients with pre-existing retinopathy Potential for acute kidney injury, particularly related to dehydration Caution or avoidance in severe gastroparesis or severe gastrointestinal disease Suicidality warning for weight-management indications (Wegovy, Saxenda) Potential for altered absorption of oral medications due to delayed gastric emptying In older adults with cognitive impairment, medication adherence may be challenging, and gastrointestinal side effects could lead to dehydration or nutritional deficiencies
However, because semaglutide can affect the absorption of mood stabilizers like lamotrigine, you must be closely monitored by a healthcare provider
Clinical trials show no evidence of muscle injury
FDA warning against unapproved GLP-1 drugs for weight loss The official website of FDA clearly states that unapproved versions of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists) drugs can be risky for patients