Health Canada treats authorized semaglutide as a biologic, and has not authorized any chemically synthesized semaglutide for human use
For weight management, some patients may use the medication until achieving their goal weight and then attempt to maintain weight loss through lifestyle modifications alone, while others may require continued treatment to prevent weight regain
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Medication interactions : Certain medications can interfere with weight loss efforts, including some antidepressants (particularly paroxetine, mirtazapine), antipsychotics (especially olanzapine, quetiapine), mood stabilizers (valproate), antiepileptics (gabapentin, pregabalin), corticosteroids, beta-blockers, and diabetes medications (insulin, sulfonylureas)
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