Semaglutide Benefits & Uses

Semaglutide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

Semaglutide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Semaglutide Related Warnings

Is the use of Semaglutide safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Semaglutide will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Semaglutide safe during breastfeeding?

Semaglutide can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Semaglutide on the Kidneys?

Semaglutide has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Semaglutide on the Liver?

Semaglutide is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Semaglutide on the Heart?

Semaglutide is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Semaglutide with Other Drugs

Semaglutide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Amlodipine,Benazepril

Amlodipine,Valsartan

Candesartan

Captopril

Losartan

Semaglutide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Semaglutide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetic Retinopathy
Pancreatitis
Angioedema
Burns
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Fever
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)

Frequently asked Questions about Semaglutide

Is this Semaglutide habit forming or addictive?

Semaglutide is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Semaglutide does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Semaglutide only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Semaglutide is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Semaglutide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Semaglutide

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Semaglutide with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Semaglutide

Taking alcohol with Semaglutide can be dangerous.

Severe