Other common side effects include: Hypoglycaemia (especially when used with insulin or sulfonylureas) Fatigue and dizziness Headache Injection site reactions (pain, redness, itching) Gallbladder problems including gallstones Serious but rare adverse effects include pancreatitis, diabetic retinopathy complications (particularly in patients with pre-existing retinopathy when glycaemic control improves rapidly), and potential thyroid C-cell tumours (observed in rodent studies, though human relevance remains uncertain)
Then pull the plunger past your dose amount, tap the syringe to remove any air bubbles, and push the plunger back to your prescribed dose level
The medication is usually started at a low dose (0.25 mg weekly for Ozempic, 0.25 mg for Wegovy) and titrated upward every four weeks to minimize gastrointestinal side effects
However, there are reasons to believe that omeprazole might affect how well semaglutide works
Technical issues : If you struggle with using the injection pen or feel uncertain about any step, ask for a demonstration or further instructions
