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If you have severe gastrointestinal side effects, if you have excess lethargy, if you experience vision problems, or if you have any other signs of a serious problem, your doctor will generally order a repeat blood test, while also advising you to stop taking semaglutide
For instance, drugs that cause urinary retention or reduce bladder emptying can increase UTI risk by allowing bacteria to multiply in the urinary tract