Most people find these effects minor and temporary, especially when starting at the lowest dose
The day after my first shot, I didn't feel hungry all day and I had to make myself eat a small dinner in order to not get dizzy, says Tatyana H., a 50-year-old woman who started on Ozempic six weeks ago for weight loss after seeing how well it worked for a friend
Unopened vials can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 years when kept sealed, dry, and protected from light
GLP-1, short for Glucagon-like peptide-1, is a hormone that enhances insulin secretion and suppresses glucagon release, slowing down digestion
The most serious side effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists include gallbladder problems, pancreatitis, acute kidney damage, gastroparesis, bowel obstruction, and intestinal paralysis