While these medications are designed for weekly use, there is some built-in flexibility for schedule adjustments
Contact your GP urgently, call NHS 111, or go to A&E if you experience: Severe, persistent abdominal pain (potential pancreatitis) Right upper abdominal pain, fever or jaundice (possible gallbladder disease) Persistent vomiting preventing fluid intake Signs of dehydration or reduced urine output (possible acute kidney injury) Visual changes or eye symptoms (especially if you have diabetic retinopathy) Symptoms of hypoglycaemia (particularly if taking insulin or sulfonylureas) Your blood glucose levels may rise as Ozempic's effects wane, particularly if you have type 2 diabetes
Higher doses can lead to adverse effects
For injectable GLP-1 medications currently in use , patients should be aware of common side effects including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and decreased appetite, particularly during dose escalation
This data reportedly paints an upbeat picture about patients maintaining weight lossbut it is not peer-reviewed and was collected from a relatively small sample size of 109 customers over just six and a half months