semaglutide eye sight A nurse lost her eyesight while on GLP-1 drugs. She said she did not know of the potential risk, which is listed on the packaging in Europe but not in the U.S Can semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) cause loss

Yes, semaglutide can help people lose weight

Its approved only for treating type 2 diabetes, not for weight loss, according to Drugs.com

They also slow down how quickly your stomach empties, which keeps you feeling fuller longer

Before prescribing, I also make sure you have no contraindications to the particular medication prescribed, such as a history of pancreatitis, a personal or family history of a rare form of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid cancer, or multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2

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