Weigh the risks of side effects Despite reports of some serious side effects, Levy says these medications have a pretty solid safety record
Unlike the GLP-1 hormone, which is rapidly metabolized by the body, semaglutide and similar medications have much longer half-lives, meaning the medication can build up inside the body if not enough time elapses between doses
In addition to the injection pen, users must have alcohol swabs, a sharps container, and bandages on hand to safely administer the medication at home
Additionally, anyone who takes Ozempic or Victoza should call their healthcare professional right away if they have signs or symptoms of thyroid cancer such as difficulty breathing or swallowing, hoarseness, or a lump in the neck
If you are told to draw 5 units and your syringe has markings at 4, 6, 8, 10, you need to estimate the midpoint between the 4 and 6 lines