Patients taking both semaglutide and thyroid medication should undergo regular thyroid function monitoring, following established guidelines for thyroid disease management
Skipping doses or varying the timing can reduce the medications effectiveness and may lead to fluctuations in symptoms
However, they work best with in-clinic treatments such as microneedling and biostimulatory injectables, which stimulate collagen production in the deeper skin layers
Because the drug binds to the GLP-1 receptors in the body, Ozempic promotes the secretion of insulin, reduces glucagon production (which lowers blood sugar), and slows down stomach emptying, leading to a decreased appetite
Back Mojsov, Svetlana, interviewed by Lara Marks, 10 Jan 2025, unpublished transcript
These effects typically peak during the first 2-4 weeks, then gradually decrease as the body adapts to the medication