More serious but less common risks include pancreatitis (characterized by severe abdominal pain that may radiate to the back), gallbladder disease, and acute kidney injury from volume depletion
If new or worsening gastrointestinal symptoms develop after starting probiotics, or if symptoms attributed to Ozempic persist despite probiotic use and other management strategies, patients should contact their GP or diabetes specialist nurse
After injection, don't massage the area immediately
Gastrointestinal side effects are the most frequently reported adverse events when first taking tirzepatide, occurring in approximately 1530% of patients during initial titration, with rates varying by dose and indication
In Australia, these medications have moved rapidly from specialist prescribing to widespread GP-initiated use, and the number of people taking GLP-1 medications is growing rapidly across every demographic
While most people describe the feeling as a quick pinch, using the correct method ensures the medication reaches the subcutaneous fat layer where it can gradually and effectively enter your bloodstream
