semaglutide or liraglutide The structures of fatty acid side chains of and Use of Liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda)

Prescribed for weight loss if medically appropriate

NAION typically causes sudden, painless vision loss in one eye and may also produce blind spots, reduced peripheral vision, diminished color perception, or permanent visual impairment

Although both are analogs of human GLP-1, there are a few molecular differences between these two agents that may be the reason that a hypersensitivity reaction occurred with liraglutide and not semaglutide

Blood sugar monitoring, metabolic panel tracking, and clinical assessment of side effects require professional oversight

NICE TA1026 Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) for Managing Overweight and Obesity 6