Contact your healthcare provider if you experience: Signs of hypothyroidism : increased fatigue, cold intolerance, constipation, weight gain despite semaglutide, depression, or cognitive changes Signs of hyperthyroidism : anxiety, tremor, palpitations, heat intolerance, unexplained weight loss beyond expected, or insomnia Severe gastrointestinal symptoms : persistent nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea that might affect medication absorption Hypoglycemia symptoms : shakiness, sweating, confusion, or dizziness (particularly if also taking insulin or sulfonylureas) Maintain a consistent schedule for taking levothyroxineideally at the same time each day
This starting dose is not primarily therapeutic
Adding supportive medications Some clinicians add medications like phentermine or other appetite suppressants during the taper to smooth the transition
How much does semaglutide cost, and is it covered if I have GI side effects