Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin essential for red blood cell formation, neurological function, and DNA synthesis
According to the UK product information, diarrhoea occurs in more than 1 in 10 people taking semaglutide, making it one of the more frequent gastrointestinal adverse effects alongside nausea and vomiting
B12 levels can become low as a result of inadequate nutrition, decreased absorption of this vitamin in the intestines, stomach problems, infections or cancer
A Primer for Pharmacists. When CKD or heart failure predominates: For patients with clinically predominant CKD or heart failure, use of an SGLT-2 inhibitor with evidence of reducing heart failure and/or CKD progression are preferably recommended
Its ideal for those who want a stronger metabolic reset or who may have more weight to lose up front
By the time patients reach the maintenance dose of 2.4mg for weight management, GI symptoms are at their peak frequency