However, one randomized controlled trial studying GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide (SUSTAIN-6) indicated the drug was associated with complications of retinopathy, including vitreous hemorrhage and decreased vision in some patients (hazard ratio 1.76)
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Dosage forms may vary, including injections and oral tablets, depending on the specific brand and condition being treated
The post says that for constipation persisting beyond three to four weeks, providers may prescribe agents that enhance intestinal secretion, naming linaclotide and lubiprostone as examples that counteract the motility-slowing effect