Others may skip doses or discontinue
It belongs to a class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists, which were originally developed for diabetes treatment
Healthcare providers should stress that these drugs should only be obtained from authorized sources and used under medical supervision
Increased risk of aspiration: Semaglutide is associated with an increased risk of aspiration (food entering the respiratory tract and lungs) during procedures that involve anesthesia and sedation
Contact your GP within 2448 hours for: Persistent pale or grey stools without jaundice Unexplained changes in stool colour lasting more than a few days Greasy, foul-smelling stools that float (steatorrhoea) suggesting fat malabsorption Stool changes accompanied by unexplained weight loss, fever, or night sweats Severe or persistent diarrhoea (more than seven days) or constipation unresponsive to usual measures It is particularly important to report stool changes if you have a history of gallbladder disease, pancreatitis, or inflammatory bowel conditions
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