What should I tell my provider before starting a Semaglutide treatment
Category:
Semaglutide
Your provider will review the information sheet which provides full disclosure of known side effects and conditions that would exclude you from getting this treatment. A partial list includes:
- Endocrine tumors (MEN 2) or if someone in your family had these tumors
- Eye disease, vision problems
- Gallbladder disease
- History of depression or mental health disease
- History of pancreatitis
- Kidney disease
- Stomach or intestine problems
- Suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempt; a previous suicide attempt by you or a family member
- Thyroid cancer or if someone in your family had thyroid cancer
- An unusual or allergic reaction to Semaglutide, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- Breast-feeding
