When administered, semaglutide crosses the blood-brain barrier, mimics the action of the GLP-1 hormone, and occupies GLP-1 receptors in the brain
Regulators also stress that prescriptions should come through legitimate healthcare providers and caution patients to avoid unregistered or illegally compounded products sold online or through unofficial channels
Bottom line: We dont know yet how, or if, GLP-1 drugs cause NAION or other eye problems
However, the FDA labels for all semaglutide products note that serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis and angioedema, have been reported in patients treated with semaglutide
6 ways to maximize weight loss on semaglutide Hopefully, you now have a few ideas about why you may not be losing weight on semaglutide