AME case reports

Severe iron deficiency anemia despite iron treatment linked to semaglutide use: a case report

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Abstract

Weight loss medications are increasingly used without evaluating patients' overall health.

  • Caution is advised when prescribing weight loss medications to individuals susceptible to anemia.
  • Anemia may complicate the safety and effectiveness of these medications.
  • The case report highlights the importance of assessing patient conditions before medication administration.

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