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However, many menopause and obesity specialists are willing to prescribe Ozempic or another weight loss medication off-label if they feel the benefits outweigh the risks

Here are the most common ones, along with the fix for each

Before each injection, check that the solution is clear and colourless (or slightly yellowish for some products), free from particles or cloudiness, within its expiry date and in-use period, and that the pen is undamaged

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Starting low and titrating slowly minimizes gastrointestinal side effects and allows the body to adapt