There is still limited research on whether semaglutide directly causes hemorrhoids or worsens existing ones
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Based on current evidence, including the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Summary of Product Characteristics, there is no known clinically significant effect of Mounjaro on potassium levels
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The dose is adjusted as needed to get the best results