Nausea is the most prevalent side effect, affecting approximately 16-20% of Ozempic patients and up to 44% of Wegovy patients in clinical trials
In the brain, it is distributed in the hypothalamic regions of the arcuate nucleus (ARC), dorsomedial hypothalamus (DMH), ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH), paraventricular hypothalamus (PVH), lateral hypothalamus (LH), and the subfornical organ
It is supplied as a pre-filled, single-dose pen containing 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 3 mg, or 4.5 mg of the active substance in a sterile solution
The most famous brand names for consuming GLP-1 are Semaglutide (known as Ozempic (diabetes) or Wegovy (obesity)) and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro or Zepbound)
Ultimately, proper storage isn't just about following rulesit's about protecting both your investment in this medication and your health outcomes