Removing the needle too quickly causes medication to leak back out through the injection site
Slower Gastric Emptying Food may move through the stomach more slowly, which can influence fullness for some patients
Kentuckians may recognize the following brand names of GLP-1 weight loss drugs: Ozempic (semaglutide from Novo Nordisk) Rybelsus (semaglutide from Novo Nordisk) Wegovy (semaglutide from Novo Nordisk) Mounjaro (tirzepatide from Eli Lilly and Company) Zepbound (tirzepatide from Eli Lilly and Company) Saxenda (liraglutide from Novo Nordisk) Victoza (liraglutide from Novo Nordisk) Trulicity (dulaglutide from Eli Lilly and Company) Bursor & Fisher, P.A
Follow these steps to use your Wegovy injection pen correctly: Check your pen: Confirm that the label matches your prescribed Wegovy dose before use
If you wait too long to engage your provider, you may have to go all the way back to your initial starting dose. If your dose is not currently available Sometimes, manufacturer shortages force a treatment gap beyond your control
Potential Side Effects While GLP-1 medications are generally well-tolerated, potential side effects include: Nausea Diarrhea Vomiting Constipation Abdominal pain Most side effects are mild and improve with continued use
