The FDA prescribing information specifically warns about the risk of acute kidney injury in patients who experience severe gastrointestinal adverse reactions
Use oral rehydration solutions, stick to bland, small meals until stools normalize, and avoid taking anti-diarrheal agents as a long-term fix without medical advice
Mistake #1: Incorrect Storage Temperature One of the most common mistakes is storing semaglutide at the wrong temperature
Injection site reactions are not applicable to this orally disintegrating tablet formulation, representing an advantage over injectable GLP-1 receptor agonists
Importantly, patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may require lower protein intake and should consult with their healthcare provider or a nephrologist before increasing protein consumption
The pill is 25 milligrams of semaglutide, the same active ingredient in injectable Wegovy and Ozempic, and will be sold under the brand name Wegovy