Depending on your clinical situation, your provider may prescribe an FDA-approved branded semaglutide (such as Wegovy or Ozempic) or, where appropriate, a compounded preparation from a licensed pharmacy
Stop treatment and contact your healthcare provider or cardiologist immediately if you experience chest pain, severe shortness of breath, fainting, or rapid heartbeat
After passing through tissue once, microscopic damage to the needle tip creates rough edges that drag and tear rather than slice cleanly
Thereafter, depending on the effects of the medication and clinical requirements, the dosage may need to be increased to the maximum dose of 2mg or 2.4mg per week
Store your compounded semaglutide in the refrigerator at temperatures between 36F and 46F
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