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By Donna Monthei, RDN, LD | Originally Published: March 6, 2025 | Medically Reviewed on June 18, 2026 As a growing number of people turn to GLP-1 medications like Ozempic for weight management, a new term has entered our vocabulary: Ozempic face. This phenomenon refers to the facial aging and volume loss that can occur with rapid weight loss from these medications
Although rare, patients are educated to watch for symptoms of pancreatitis or gallbladder issues
Exenatide contains a glycine at position 2, rendering it less susceptible to DPP-IV degradation, and includes a C-terminal extension (CEX), which stabilises the secondary structure of the hormone, increasing its solubility in physiological buffer
While most patients report only mild discomfort or pressure sensations, individual experiences vary based on needle gauge, injection speed, and skin sensitivity
Then withdraw your prescribed dose