December 18, 2023: Recently, a federal judge in Louisiana partially denied Novo Nordisks request to dismiss an Ozempic lawsuit filed by a woman who alleges the medication failed to warn about its side effects, particularly gastroparesis
This is not a concern with injections, making them a preferable option for people with sensitive stomachs or conditions like acid reflux
A practical pre-treatment checklist Confirm whether you already have diabetic retinopathy or diabetic macular edema Tell your endocrinologist or primary physician if you are under retina care Tell your eye doctor if you are about to start semaglutide or another GLP-1 drug Update your dilated eye exam if it is overdue Document baseline symptoms such as blur, floaters, or metamorphopsia This creates a baseline
I wouldnt miss it for the world, Noorian, the founder and CEO of Houston-based Empower Pharmacy, one of the nations largest compounding pharmacies, tells Forbes