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Patients with personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or multiple endocrine neoplasia should consult their provider before either medication
New filings continue to center on gastroparesis, with plaintiffs reporting months-long vomiting, severe bloating, and repeated hospital visits after using GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy
Use with caution in patients with significant dry eye disease, history of significant lid abnormalities/surgeries, or history of nasolacrimal surgery
Patients should also seek evaluation if they experience numbness, tingling, or color changes in fingers and toes (particularly white, blue, or red discoloration), which could indicate peripheral vascular issues or Raynaud's phenomenon rather than simple cold sensitivity