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FDA Commissioner Marty Makary warned the offering and similar drugs were "illegal copycats." Novo followed up by suing the telehealth company for infringing patents on its injectable weight-loss offerings
Precautions apply for patients with known allergies, asthma history, pregnancy, lactation, or significant underlying illness, based on local medical guidance

Specific warning signs warrant different levels of medical attention: Seek emergency care (call 911 or go to the emergency department) for: Sudden onset of severe pain that differs from previous experiences Pain accompanied by significant weakness, numbness, or loss of sensation Severe abdominal pain, especially if radiating to the back (possible pancreatitis) Severe right upper quadrant abdominal pain (possible gallbladder disease) Signs of severe allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, severe rash, swelling) Contact your doctor promptly (within 24-48 hours) for: Burning, tingling, or electric shock-like sensations in hands or feet Pain triggered by normally non-painful stimuli (potential allodynia) Pain associated with changes in vision, balance problems, or coordination difficulties New symmetrical symptoms in both hands or feet Patients should provide their physician with detailed information about pain characteristics, including onset timing relative to semaglutide initiation, location, quality (burning, stabbing, aching), severity on a 0-10 scale, aggravating and relieving factors, and any associated symptoms

This kind of personalized advice can make a big difference in how well you feel while taking these medications