Other medical reasons for pausing treatment include severe gastrointestinal adverse effects that don't improve with dose reduction or supportive measures, acute kidney injury related to dehydration from gastrointestinal side effects, severe hypoglycemia (particularly when combined with insulin or sulfonylureas), and worsening diabetic retinopathy
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Before starting semaglutide treatment, during the consultation, we will discuss your medical history and any concerns you might have about the procedure to ensure that the benefits of the medication outweigh any potential risks
Neither semaglutide nor tirzepatide is specifically a menopause medication, but either may be considered for weight management when appropriate
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