Seek urgent medical attention (same day or emergency room) for blistering or peeling skin, mucosal involvement (mouth, eyes, genitals), or rapidly progressing rash
Compounded GLP-1 medications are customized formulations of GLP-1 receptor agonists created by compounding pharmacies
Wegovy vision issues and potential side effects: Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION): A condition caused by the loss of blood flow or restricted blood flow to the optic nerve
Additional Safety Information Hypoglycemia risk is minimal with semaglutide monotherapy due to its glucose-dependent mechanism of action, though risk increases when combined with insulin or sulfonylureas
A fasting glucose, insulin, or lipid test may have different instructions from a CMP or A1C
Why this matters: HS is not only a skin-deep condition