Understanding how these medications interact with thyroid physiologyand what risks, if any, they may poseis essential for making informed decisions about their use in individuals with thyroid disorders
14 In cases of MASH-related compensated cirrhosis, semaglutide did not significantly achieve MASH resolution or improve fibrosis (NCT03987451)
Andrew Lee, a clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a neuro-ophthalmologist at the Houston Medical Center, told NBC Los Angeles that although he has patients who developed NAION and were prescribed semaglutide, it remains unclear whether this is a causal association or merely an association alone. Thats because, as that article notes, people with Type 2 diabetes which is nominally required for an Ozempic prescription are at increased risk for vision problems, including NAION
Results: Of 25 included studies (24 animal, 1 clinical), only 2 were Level A, 1 Level A+, 3 Level B, and 19 Level C