kidney disease and semaglutide Semaglutide: A Breakthrough for Chronic can semaglutide cause kidney issues

Many people experience nausea primarily during dose escalation at therapeutic levels

Other neurological symptoms such as peripheral neuropathy, paresthesias, or allodynia have not been consistently reported as adverse effects attributable to semaglutide in controlled trials

Journal of Diabetes Investigation , 12 (6), 978-987

However, it is important to discuss all medications with a healthcare provider to avoid potential interactions

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