The common side effects of Ozempic, like nausea, fatigue, and constipation, are unpleasant but usually go away after a few days
Some patients, like Jane, have their prescriptions blocked by insurers, scared away by its price tag, through tools like prior authorization (requiring tasks like seeing a specialist in obesity medicine first, or undertaking a weight management program for months before a GLP-1 receptor agonist is on the table)
Seek emergency care (999 or A&E) if fever occurs with severe abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, facial swelling, or high fever (39C) with severe symptoms
The CV outcome trials for all of the DPP-4 inhibitors were neutral and the side effect profile for this class of agents is very tolerable
The capsules should be swallowed whole, stored in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight, and taken consistently at the same times each day
How to Choose the Right Injection Site The best injection site has adequate subcutaneous fat, intact skin, and is easily accessible