You should contact your GP, diabetes specialist nurse, or prescribing clinician if you: Experience severe or persistent side effects after taking your dose early, including severe nausea, repeated vomiting, severe abdominal pain, or signs of pancreatitis (intense upper abdominal pain radiating to the back) seek urgent medical help for suspected pancreatitis Have concerns about hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar), particularly if you're also taking other diabetes medications such as insulin or sulfonylureas Need to frequently adjust your dosing schedule due to lifestyle or work commitments, as this may indicate the need for a more suitable treatment plan Have kidney problems while no dose adjustment is required in renal impairment, you should be monitored for dehydration if you experience gastrointestinal side effects [1] [2] Have taken multiple doses too close together or are confused about when to take your next injection Have pre-existing diabetic retinopathy, as rapid improvement in blood glucose control may temporarily worsen this condition [1] [2] Additionally, if you're planning significant changes to your routinesuch as international travel across multiple time zonesit's advisable to discuss dosing strategies with your healthcare team in advance

It does not cause dehydration
The information contained herein is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease
To help prevent or treat these issues, patients should let their healthcare provider know that they are taking Ozempic
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