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Healthcare providers should assess for: Persistent gastrointestinal symptoms that may indicate gallbladder disease Signs of pancreatitis (severe abdominal pain radiating to the back) Changes in vision or symptoms of diabetic retinopathy progression, especially in patients with pre-existing retinopathy Signs of dehydration or acute kidney injury with severe gastrointestinal symptoms Hypoglycemia when used with insulin or sulfonylureas (which may require dose reduction of these medications) Symptoms related to the boxed warning (thyroid tumors): neck mass, hoarseness, dysphagia, or dyspnea Patients should be aware that semaglutide is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation, and women of childbearing potential should stop treatment approximately 2 months before a planned pregnancy
Antioxidant effects : Copper acts as antioxidant, protects cells from oxidative damage, enhances cellular repair
Patients report that oral medications "sit heavy" or cause more nausea if taken with food
It is also used to manage vitamin B12 deficiencies resulting from specific surgeries, diseases of the stomach or gut, and any other genetic disorders affecting vitamin B12 metabolism