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Repeated injections in the same spot can cause fat thickening and reduced drug delivery over time
[2] Important safety warnings include the risk of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), gallbladder disease, dehydration potentially leading to acute kidney injury, and suicidal thoughts or behaviour
I have not ever experienced that kind of pain in my entire life and I do not ever want to go through that again.' Hand, a behavior science student, said she was not made aware of the side effects she suffered and wants to warn others about the risks of Ozempic
A few signs, however, mean something needs attention, and the faster you act, the better the outcome: At the IV site: spreading redness, warmth, major swelling, hardness, or pus Whole-body red flags: high fever, chills, shortness of breath, chest pain, confusion, or very low urine output These reactions are rare but non-negotiable
At the same time, GLP-1 suppresses the release of glucagon, a hormone responsible for raising blood sugar levels