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Monitoring: Cardiovascular: Heart rate (at regular intervals during Wegovy therapy) Gastrointestinal: For signs/symptoms of acute pancreatitis (after starting this drug) Metabolic: Blood glucose in patients with diabetes mellitus (before starting and during Wegovy therapy) Ocular: For progression of diabetic retinopathy in patients with history of diabetic retinopathy Renal: Renal function in patients with adverse reactions that could lead to volume depletion (during therapy, especially during initiation and escalation) Patient advice: Read the US FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide and Instructions for Use, as applicable)
They saw additional weight loss over the remaining 48 weeks at the full dose
Get medical advice sooner if: The stool is jet-black and sticky (tarry) It keeps happening with no clear trigger You feel weak, dizzy, short of breath , or you faint You vomit blood or coffee-ground material When in doubt, dont wait it out. Its safer to check
FDA-approved semaglutide and liraglutide are safe for patients
Most people see semaglutide fully clear their system within 4 to 5 weeks of their final injection