I believe calls are increasing because the overall use of the medication is increasing, says Julie Weber, a registered pharmacist and director of the Missouri Poison Center and a board member of Americas Poison Centers
Dietary modification represents the first-line approach and often provides symptom relief
Side effects tend to happen right after a dose adjustment, so give your body a chance to adjust to the medication to see if your side effects improve
1 to April 19 of this year, 30,700 Ozempic prescriptions were dispensed to U.S
Once-daily oral GLP-1 receptor agonist Can be taken with or without food or water Helps reduce appetite and supports blood sugar control A convenient alternative for those who prefer tablets over injections Indications: Obesity Overweight with comorbidities such as Type 2 Diabetes or hypertension Common side effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal discomfort, and headache
Men with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 should avoid semaglutide entirely
