Given that semaglutide works to reduce a patients blood sugar (glycaemia), the authors concluded semaglutide-related NAION may be a consequence of glycaemia reduction and not an off-target effect. It was recommended that a base-line eye examination be conducted prior to the start of semaglutide to identity patients who may be at risk of developing NAION
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Summary: Saxenda may contribute to sulphur burps (egg burps) through its mechanism of slowing gastric emptying, which can promote bacterial fermentation and hydrogen sulphide production, though this is not explicitly listed as an official side effect
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The protection appears to result from the peptide's ability to bypass inhibitory IGFBP interactions, allowing more effective activation of IGF-1 signaling pathways that enhance sarcolemmal stability and reduce membrane damage during eccentric contractions
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