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The potential risks to the developing fetus, coupled with the evolving hormonal landscape of pregnancy, underscore the importance of individualized decision-making guided by healthcare professionals
With this respect, evidence is available from studies with PCSK9 inhibitors, including a subanalysis dedicated to neuropsychological evaluation (the EBBINGHAUS study) [176, 184, 380]
It is FDA-approved, uses SNAC absorption technology, and rides on the same clinical evidence base as injectable Wegovy
While some patients report fluid retention in the lower extremities, it should be noted that peripheral oedema is not specifically listed as an adverse effect in the current UK Ozempic SmPC
Goswami et al., 2018)