Step-by-Step Injection Guide Theres no getting around it, injecting semaglutide can be scary
Novo estimates 1.5 million US users of compounded GLP-1s
When to seek medical advice : Patients should contact their GP or diabetes specialist nurse if they experience: Severe, persistent vomiting preventing adequate fluid intake (risk of dehydration and acute kidney injury) Severe abdominal pain, particularly if radiating to the back (potential pancreatitisrare but serious) Right upper abdominal pain, fever, or yellowing of skin/eyes (potential gallbladder disease) Sudden vision changes (particularly with semaglutide, which may worsen diabetic retinopathy, especially with rapid HbA1c reduction) [40] [41] Signs of hypoglycaemia when used with insulin or sulphonylureas Allergic reactions (rash, difficulty breathing, facial swelling)call 999 or go to A&E for severe allergic reactions Patients should report suspected side effects via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme (yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk or the Yellow Card app)
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Ozempic face Rapidly reducing the amount of fat in your face, as can happen when taking a GLP-1, can cause changes to your appearance often referred to as Ozempic face. You might notice changes such as: Reducing your weight slowly can reduce the likelihood of these facial changes happening
Other potential risks include kidney failure, gout, gallstones, kidney stones, cancer, osteoporosis, dehydration, and dietary deficiencies