You should not use GLP-1 medications if you have: Personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) Previous severe allergic reaction to semaglutide or liraglutide Current pregnancy or planning to become pregnant History of pancreatitis (requires careful evaluation) Severe gastrointestinal disease Additionally, these medications are not typically recommended for patients under 18 years old, though Saxenda has some pediatric approval for adolescents 12 and older with obesity
Dietary strategies that support remission include: Very-low-calorie diets (VLCDs) : Often under medical supervision, these diets can rapidly reduce fat stores in metabolic tissues
Read through the paperwork you receive with your prescription
If it feels thicker, stickier, or creates bubbles that do not dissipate normally, the formulation may have changed
Share this list with your healthcare provider regularly
Once in use, Ozempic pens can be stored at room temperature (up to 86F) for up to 56 days, while Wegovy pens can be stored at room temperature for up to 28 days
