They may need to be continued long-term to maintain results
Take your birth control pill at least 30 minutes before your semaglutide dose, and use backup contraception during your first month of treatment
Notably, patients using GLP-1 drugs for type 2 diabetes were more likely to restart treatment, likely due to more consistent insurance coverage for diabetes prescriptions
Theyll likely recommend gradually increasing your dose to help prevent side effects
It's important to note that visible blood in the urine (haematuria) that persists after UTI treatment, or occurs without other UTI symptoms, requires urgent GP assessment as it may be a sign of other conditions requiring investigation under NICE suspected cancer referral guidelines (NG12)
This matters most in groups already vulnerable to changes in bone density, including: Post-menopausal women Adults over 50 Individuals with low resistance training exposure Athletes experiencing chronically low energy availability GLP-1 therapy is not contraindicated for these groups
