When she decided to try for a baby, her endocrinologist switched her to a combination of long-acting insulin (Levemir) plus mealtime rapid-acting insulin
While the timing is similar, some research suggests that tirzepatide may have a slightly different side effect profile due to the GIP component, which may help mitigate some of the nausea for certain individuals
According to the Missouri Poison Center, signs of a semaglutide overdose include: Feeling lightheaded or dizzyFeeling shaky or jitterySweating, chills and clamminessIrritability or impatienceHeadacheWeaknessFatigueNausea and/or vomitingSeizuresConfusionPassing out If you think you have overdosed on a weight loss drug, Brown said the best thing to do is call your local poison control center or the national hotline at 800-222-1222
Yes, adjusting your diet and exercise habits can improve your results with semaglutide
Fourteen percent of participants had diabetic retinopathy at baseline (most mild non-proliferative), and the rates of retinopathy progression during the study were low (6% and 8% with orforglipron and 7% and 8% with semaglutide), with no significant difference between groups
Of particular note, the NAION case seen on separate occasions was challenged then rechallenged with semaglutide, supporting a direct toxic reaction to the drug
