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This can be especially frustrating for those who lose significant weight while on the medication

The most prominent manifestations involve the gastrointestinal system, reflecting the medication's mechanism of delayed gastric emptying and effects on the gastrointestinal tract

Although many people who take Ozempic experience weight loss, it is not FDA-approved specifically for that purpose

Since then, Novo Nordisk (Wegovy and Ozempic) and Eli Lilly (Mounjaro and Zepbound) have struggled to manufacture enough product and both of Novo Nordisk's semaglutide medications have been on the FDA's shortage list since early 2022

This article explores the safety considerations, monitoring requirements, and alternative options for lupus patients considering Wegovy, emphasising the importance of coordinated care between rheumatology and weight management specialists to ensure safe, individualised treatment decisions