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These effects explain both their potential benefits and many of their common gastrointestinal side effects
According to its FDA-approved prescribing information, patients start at a low introductory dose (typically 0.25 mg once weekly), which is not considered to be a therapeutic dose, but it helps the body acclimate to the medication
Interaction with the GIT system The semaglutide tablets when you take them orally, react with salivary glands enzymes, then upon reaching the stomach, various gastric enzymes interact with it and affect the potency
This is reassuring context for patients who are managing both conditions and wondering whether starting Ozempic could destabilize their mental health treatment