It is unsafe in pregnancy or breastfeeding because fetal and infant risk cannot be excluded, and it is barred for anyone with medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2 history
If youre taking semaglutide and want to play it safe, you may want to treat these designations as hard limits
Remove both of the needle caps and turn the dose selector until you see the flow check symbol
(Note: Most thyroid cancers are papillary, not medullary, so its important to know what type of thyroid cancer youve had if youre exploring these medications.) If you have pancreatitis, diabetic retinopathy, gastroparesis, or gallbladder disease, its best to discuss the possible risks and benefits with your clinician
Doctors may prescribe Wegovy for weight loss and ongoing healthy weight maintenance
As buzz continues to build around using Ozempic for weight loss, Dr