Testing may include: Dilated eye exam Optic nerve evaluation Retinal imaging OCT scan of the optic nerve and macula Visual field testing Blood pressure and medical history review Discussion of diabetes, sleep apnea, cholesterol, and cardiovascular risk factors Your eye doctor may also coordinate care with your primary care doctor, endocrinologist, or prescribing provider if there are concerns
Storage: Store lyophilized product at -20C to -80C
Summary Dizziness is a common semaglutide side effect, with a 2025 real-world cohort reporting 15% of patients experienced dizziness after starting treatment, and many episodes occur in the evening or persist after gastrointestinal symptoms ease
Focus on assessing GI tolerance, injection site reactions, and baseline appetite changes
Mechanism of action : Both mimic a natural hormone in your body called GLP-1, increase insulin, decrease glucagon to prevent liver sugar production, slow gastric emptying, and target GLP-1 receptors in the brain to reduce appetite and increase feelings of fullness
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