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Here is a simple rotation schedule: Week 1: Abdomen, upper right quadrant Week 2: Abdomen, upper left quadrant Week 3: Abdomen, lower right quadrant Week 4: Abdomen, lower left quadrant Week 5: Right outer thigh Week 6: Left outer thigh Week 7: Return to Abdomen, upper right quadrant (but space it an inch away from Week 1's exact spot) Additional Site Care Tips for Better Injections Let it warm up: Cold medication increases site discomfort and may slightly slow absorption
Side Effects Listed By The Manufacturer The manufacturer lists the most common Ozempic side effects as: Nausea Diarrhea Abdominal pain Vomiting Constipation According to the manufacturer, possible severe side effects include: Pancreatitis Changes in vision Lower blood sugar Kidney failure Severe allergic reactions Gallbladder problems Other Known Side Effects Those who have taken Ozempic have also experienced other serious side effects, such as: Thyroid tumors Gallstones Acute gallbladder disease Bowel obstructions Gastroparesis (stomach paralysis) Extreme vomiting Acid reflux These kinds of side effects can cause a person to require surgery, like a gastric bypass or cholecystectomy, which can cause physical and emotional stress as well as financial stress
These medications decreased: Heart failure hospitalizations by 10-11% according to meta-analyzes including over 60,000 patients 14
Like any medication, GLP-1s can cause side effects, especially in the early stages of treatment
