Patients should discuss risks carefully if they have: A history of pancreatitis Severe nausea, vomiting, or gastroparesis Gallbladder disease Severe dehydration risk Advanced kidney disease with frequent vomiting or poor oral intake A personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 Pregnancy, plans for pregnancy, or breastfeeding Also, if you have active lupus nephritis or unstable lupus, your rheumatologist and nephrologist should be involved before starting any new medicine that could affect hydration, nutrition, kidney function, or medication tolerance
However, Saxenda may still be preferred by some plans due to its longer track record and potentially lower cost
Those without a history of severe allergic reactions to any component of the treatment
Patients can cancel the prescription management subscription from the patient portal without a long-term contract.
A similar metabolic response was observed by McGregor et al
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