Semaglutide may worsen diabetic retinopathy in some patients with pre-existing disease
Researchers at Sinai Health have found that semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular weight loss drugs that mimics the gut hormone GLP-1, acts directly on a subset of liver cells to improve organ function, and does so independently of weight loss
Studies show that acetyl-L-carnitine may be helpful in improving peripheral neuropathy
Some reported or potential side effects include nausea, facial flushing, decreased appetite, headache, fatigue or drowsiness, yawning/stretching, injection-site irritation, and changes in arousal or spontaneous erections
If Wegovy is out of stock, your prescriber may recommend Mounjaro, Saxenda, or adjusting your dose until supply improves