Conversely, there are patients who report no significant change in their acid reflux symptoms after starting semaglutide
In animal studies, Semaglutide has been associated with thyroid tumors, so it's crucial to monitor thyroid hormone levels to detect any potential thyroid issues early
Regarding NAFLD, empagliflozin, in particular, has shown positive effects regarding liver fat content, as measured by Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Proton Density Fat Fraction (MRI-PDFF) and Control Attenuation Parameter (CAP), 60,61 and liver fibrosis, as measured by liver stiffness determination 63 and various indexes, such as the FIB4 index and NAFLD fibrosis score
In its first-quarter earnings report released in May, the Danish company said semaglutide sales more than doubled in the first quarter alone