Call 911 or seek immediate medical attention if you experience: Black, tarry stools or blood in vomit (coffee-ground appearance), which may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding Severe or persistent abdominal pain that differs from typical semaglutide-related discomfort Sudden onset of chest pain, shortness of breath, or symptoms of heart attack or stroke Signs of allergic reaction, including rash, swelling, or difficulty breathing Decreased urine output, swelling in the legs or feet, or other signs of kidney problems Semaglutide can rarely cause pancreatitis
Some people find their optimal balance at 10 mg or 12.5 mg where weight loss is excellent and side effects are manageable
We are happy to offer Semaglutide injections for the right patients
Taking semaglutide for weight loss and diabetes, which sells under popular brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, may be linked to an increased risk of developing an eye condition that can lead to vision loss and blindness, according to a study published last week in JAMA Ophthalmology
It is not known if Ozempic will cause thyroid tumors or a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in people Do not use Ozempic if: you or any of your family have ever had MTC, or if you have an endocrine system condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) you have had a serious allergic reaction to semaglutide or any of the ingredients in Ozempic injection or Ozempic tablets Before using Ozempic, tell your health care provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you: have or have had problems with your pancreas or kidneys have a history of vision problems related to your diabetes have severe problems with your stomach, such as slowed emptying of your stomach (gastroparesis) or problems with digesting food are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation) are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
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