There have been anecdotal reports of some patients using these drugs for weight loss and then presenting with repeated episodes of nausea and vomiting secondary to a condition referred to as gastroparesis, Mahyar Etminan, the studys senior author and an epidemiologist and ophthalmology and visual sciences professor at the UBC Faculty of Medicine, said in a statement
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its possible theyre driven only by the weight loss the drugs can bring on, not the medications which both contain the active ingredient semaglutide themselves
Referral to cardiology is appropriate for patients with: Uncontrolled hypertension (160/100 mmHg) despite multiple medications Recent cardiovascular events (within 6 months) Symptomatic heart failure Complex arrhythmias Significant valvular disease Shared decision-making should incorporate discussion of expected weight loss magnitude, potential cardiovascular benefits including blood pressure reduction, common adverse effects (nausea, diarrhea, constipation), cost considerations, and the need for long-term treatment to maintain benefits