Pharmaceutical companies accept this is a possible side-effect of some GLP-1 medications for example it is mentioned in the patient leaflets of Wegovy but experts stress it is very rare
How the ODT formulation works The orally disintegrating tablet approach is fundamentally different from both the standard injectable semaglutide and the FDA-approved oral semaglutide (Rybelsus)
October 2025: A groundbreaking study has discovered that people who take Rybelsus or other semaglutide drugs for diabetes are over four times more likely to be diagnosed with non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (a type of vision loss) than those who do not
The abdomen, at least 2 inches from the navel, is preferred for most people
When combined with diet and exercise, the medication works by controlling blood sugar levels, slowing down digestion, and reducing your appetite
10/9/24 Update: The FDA has recently marked the tirzepatide shortage status as Resolved. However semaglutide remains in shortage status