can i take semaglutide with hashimoto's someone Hashimoto’s the new class of Semaglutide, Mounjaro, WeGovy, or Ozempic? Why Semaglutide and Hypothyroidism Conflict

Semaglutide is a GLP-1R agonist that regulates blood glucose levels through multiple mechanisms, including suppressing glucagon release, activating insulin secretion, delaying gastric emptying, and modulating brain pathways that control appetite and satiety

This medication is intended to be used as part of a comprehensive approach to weight management that includes dietary changes and appropriate physical activity, as directed by your provider

Patients may need a more careful discussion if they have a history of: Previous NAION in one eye Significant optic nerve crowding Diabetes with vascular complications Sleep apnea, especially untreated sleep apnea High blood pressure or low nighttime blood pressure Cardiovascular disease Sudden unexplained vision loss in the past This does not automatically mean a GLP-1 medication is unsafe, but it does mean the patient should have a personalized risk-benefit discussion with their medical provider

Understanding the nature of these side effects is important for anyone considering weight loss injections, or currently using Wegovy to help support proactive management of any adverse reactions