Testing is particularly valuable for individuals with family histories that are incomplete or uncertain, those with thyroid nodules that have any features suggestive of MTC on biopsy, and anyone with personal or family history of pheochromocytoma or hyperparathyroidism (the other components of MEN 2)
Advise patients on the symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions and instruct them to stop taking WEGOVY and seek medical advice promptly if such symptoms occur [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)]
Are there clinical features of liver disease, myeloproliferative disorder (e.g., blood film changes of unexplained cytopenia, thrombocytosis, or leukocytosis), or another cancer (e.g., cachexia, constitutional symptoms fever, weight loss, night sweats)
Prescribers should present compounded formulations as clinically reasonable options within a shared decision-making framework, not as guaranteed solutions
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The weight loss from semaglutide comes primarily from reduced appetite and altered food preferences through central nervous system pathways, not from feeling too nauseous to eat
