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Who should not take these medications?

Last updated on Aug 03, 2026

Who should not take these medications?

Also asked: contraindications, who can't take this, is it safe for me, side effect risk, thyroid cancer, pancreatitis Answer: Tell your provider before starting if any of these apply:

  • Personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer, or MEN2 syndrome

  • Previous pancreatitis

  • Pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive

  • Gastroparesis or another serious stomach-emptying problem

  • Previous allergic reaction to a GLP-1

  • Insulin or a sulfonylurea for diabetes (your doses may need adjusting to avoid low blood sugar)

  • History of gallbladder disease

  • Diabetic retinopathy especially if you have diabetes, as some GLP-1 medications may require closer monitoring of your eye health

Your provider will review your medical history and determine whether treatment is appropriate for you.

This is not the whole list. It's what your provider is looking for on your intake, which is why the intake asks so much.

Attach: NOT-ADVICE, EMERGENCY-LINE Escalate: always, when a patient names one of these about themselves.