Direct answer: Blood tests may identify metabolic, kidney, electrolyte, liver, or pancreatic-enzyme changes, but they cannot rule out every GLP-1 complication
The drugmaker has already taken legal action against some businesses selling compounded semaglutide in a way that does not comply with the FDA's regulations
The study authors found what they describe as a disproportional risk of suicidal thoughts in people taking semaglutide but not in people who were taking liraglutide
Key Benefits: - Once-a-week dosing for convenience - Helps lower blood sugar levels - Reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death in people with heart disease - Easy-to-use pre-filled pen for simple administration How It Works: Sem P Once A Week contains Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist
Meet the expert: Michael Russo, MD, is a bariatric surgeon at MemorialCare Surgical Weight Loss Center at Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, California