Preceding admission and diagnosis of colonic ischemia, our patient was experiencing nausea and vomiting after an increase in the dose of semaglutide
Keep a water bottle with you to make this easy
Patients receiving treatment of semaglutide based medications need to evaluate and contact their doctor if experiencing any symptoms concerning physical changes such as hair loss, so a practical course of action can be given on time
Recently, there has been concern about the potential link between NAION and the use of certain weight loss medications, including Ozempic and other semaglutide injectables like those mentioned above
These drugs, widely used for weight loss, mimic a natural hormone in the body to help regulate appetite, slow digestion, and, for some people especially those living with type 2 diabetes lower blood glucose levels