It is also a key player in the detoxification process, helping the liver process metabolic waste and environmental toxins
Long-term side effects linked to Saxenda: Gastroparesis (stomach paralysis) Ileus (intestinal blockages) Gallbladder problems, including gallstones (symptoms include severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, pale-colored stool, fever, nausea, vomiting, jaundice) Increased heart rate (heart palpitations, chest pain) Pancreatitis (sudden upper abdominal pain, persistent severe burning pain in the abdomen, vomiting) Suicidal thoughts or behavior (new or worsening depression, thoughts about harming yourself or ending your life, changes in mood or behavior) Kidney failure Low blood sugar Risk of thyroid cancer Severe allergic reaction Saxenda and Vision Loss A recent study in JAMAs Ophthalmology found semaglutide drugs could cause a specific sort of eye condition called NAION
At the same time, it slows digestion slightly, which helps prolong feelings of fullness after meals
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