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Dosing errors with compounded GLP-1 medications have been reported, including cases where patients received doses that were too high or improperly measured
Consult your doctor immediately if you find something unusual, like short breaths, itching on the skin, a sore throat, or swelling on the face after taking the medication
Semaglutide for weight loss is primarily administered once a week through subcutaneous injection, though its also available in pill form
In people with type 1 diabetes, donating blood may temporarily raise blood glucose levels for three to five days afterward
The FDA-approved criteria for semaglutide (Wegovy) include adults with a BMI of 30 or greater (obesity), or adults with a BMI of 27 or greater (overweight) who have at least one weight-related comorbidity such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or obstructive sleep apnea