One of the medications gaining attention for its role in weight management is Ozempic (semaglutide)
Some patients experience a brief period of increased appetite during the transition
Helps Maintain a Healthy Weight Unintended weight loss associated with hyperthyroidism can be concerning
Do not leave it on the counter "so it is room temperature for injection." Brief warming by holding the syringe in your hand for 30 to 60 seconds before injection is fine, but extended room temperature storage is not
Granata A, Maccarrone R, Anzaldi M, Leonardi G, Pesce F, Amico F, et al (2022) GLP-1 receptor agonists and renal outcomes in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 and diabetic kidney disease: State of the art
Some patients report feeling colder than usual whilst taking these medications, although this is not listed as an adverse effect in the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPCs) for GLP-1 preparations in the UK