To minimize this risk, schedule deliveries for times when someone can receive the package promptly, use signature-required shipping when possible, and request that the pharmacy ship earlier in the week so packages do not sit in a warehouse over the weekend
Andrew Lee, clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a neuro-ophthalmologist at Houston Methodist Hospital, said he's had some patients who developed NAION who were taking semaglutide, but the question was always whether this is a causal association or merely an association alone. People with Type 2 diabetes are already at an increased risk for vision problems, including NAION
Possible risks with Zepbound and Ozempic include: Complications of the eye disease diabetic retinopathy in people with type 2 diabetes Gallbladder disease Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) Lung aspiration ( inhaling food or fluids into the lungs) during general anesthesia or deep sedation for a medical procedure Severe allergic reactions like anaphylaxis Kidney injury Gallstones or inflammation of the gallbladder Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) Who should not take Zepbound or Ozempic
Common adverse effects include gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and constipation, which typically diminish over time
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