The medication works normally without a gallbladder, though you may need to pay extra attention to digestive symptoms initially
Supplementing iron, vitamin D, B12, zinc, and biotin when deficient shows the best evidence
The discounted doses require patients to manually draw the medication from a vial with a syringe, adding an extra step compared to the prefilled injector pens
Common adverse effects to watch for include: Nausea and vomiting (very common with Wegovy, common with escitalopram) Gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhoea, constipation, or abdominal discomfort Headache (reported with both medications) Fatigue or dizziness Changes in mood or anxiety levels Mental health monitoring is particularly important
Allergic Reactions: From mild skin reactions to severe anaphylaxis, allergic responses to Ozempic have been noted, requiring immediate medical attention in severe cases
The fourth of five sons, Black moved with his family back and forth between Lanarkshire and Fife before gaining a competitive scholarship to study medicine at St Andrews University which he started in 1941, aged 16, and completed in 1946