Women using oral contraceptives should be counseled about this potential interaction and may need to consider alternative or additional contraceptive methods, particularly during the initial weeks of treatment when gastric emptying effects may be most pronounced
Yes, through licensed telehealth services that include remote evaluation, labs, and prescription delivery
Some patients experience anxiety as a less common but documented side effect, likely related to appetite suppression affecting energy intake and blood sugar patterns
Patients taking higher doses may be more likely to experience leg cramps, as the medications effects on blood sugar and body fluids are stronger at these levels
Smaller mechanistic studies have explored GLP-1 effects in specific inflammatory conditions
Typically, Semaglutide is administered once a week