Knowing when to contact your healthcare provider can make all the difference
The article says UTIs are not listed in official clinical trial data as a direct side effect of semaglutide, and that the pivotal SUSTAIN and SELECT programs did not identify UTI as a primary safety signal
Tonello F, Dundon WG, Satin B, Molinari M, Tognon G, Grandi G, et al
Key Points: Common Denial Reasons : Off-label use (e.g., for weight loss), step therapy requirements, or insurers classifying treatments as non-essential
I honestly feel like we are headed towards extinction as a species to be totally honest with you, and there are my reasons for saying that, not to start the whole thing off on a glum note, but I have watched this progress over my clinical practice for decades
Obviously, when there are side effects or other issues, we set up appointments, virtual or in person, as needed