Were very excited to release our October weight loss data from our weight management program that includes semaglutide (the active ingredient found in Ozempic and Wegovy) and tirzepatide (the active ingredient in Mounjaro)
The same injection site principles that apply to tirzepatide work for semaglutide: abdomen, thigh, or upper arm with consistent rotation to minimize injection site reactions
You should not use GLP-1 medications if you have: Personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) Previous severe allergic reaction to semaglutide or liraglutide Current pregnancy or planning to become pregnant History of pancreatitis (requires careful evaluation) Severe gastrointestinal disease Additionally, these medications are not typically recommended for patients under 18 years old, though Saxenda has some pediatric approval for adolescents 12 and older with obesity
Your body adapts: You are building up a steady baseline of the medication in your system
That being said, heres a recap of the specifics we covered above: Unopened injectable semaglutideaka Ozempic and Wegovyshould be refrigerated and stored at 36F46F
Doctor consultations Your initial consultation is asynchronous through the patient portal
