This prevents overlapping receptor activation that could intensify side effects beyond what either drug would produce alone
Nausea, vomiting, and other gastrointestinal symptoms are common, particularly when starting or increasing the dose and in T1D trials, these rates were similar to those seen in T2D and obesity trials
Midway through our conversation, she said she wanted to talk about weight loss medication
However, as with all medications, the balance of risks and benefits must be carefully considered, and patients on semaglutide should be monitored regularly for any adverse effects
Primary care physician Eva Varoqua, MD, answered our questions about how they work and whats on the horizon for these medications