Certain patients should refrain from semaglutide use, particularly those with a personal or familial history of medullary thyroid cancer, multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2, or substance misuse issues
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Most patients experience peak nausea during the first 24 weeks at each dose level, with symptoms gradually improving as your body adapts
Over time, the dosage is typically increased to optimize your weight loss results
Hypersensitivity Reactions Inform patients that serious hypersensitivity reactions have been reported during postmarketing use of BYETTA
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