After switching, side effects decreased significantly
If you experience low mood, thoughts of self-harm, or suicidal thoughts, seek urgent medical help contact your GP, call NHS 111, or in an emergency call 999 Patients are encouraged to ask their doctor about the current evidence base, the distinction between trial data and licensed use, and what support will be available if side effects occur
Further studies are therefore needed to clarify if this increased risk is indeed real. A spokesperson for Novo Nordisk said: Patient safety is our top priority, and we take any reports about adverse events from the use of our medicines very seriously
Holly Lofton, M.D., professor of medicine and surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and the director of the Medical Weight Management Program at NYU Langone Health in New York City
Also, the half-life elimination is roughly seven days