Before removing the cap of the injectable Semaglutide, the pen can be stored for up to 28 days at a temperature of 8 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees Celsius or 46 degrees Fahrenheit to 86 degrees Fahrenheit
However, the American Gastroenterological Association, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, American College of Gastroenterology, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition released a joint statement on August 11, 2023, noting a lack of concrete evidence on best practices for patients on GLP-1 agonists and insufficient data on whether to stop medication before endoscopy [10]
When blood glucose (sugar) levels climb after eating, semaglutide raises insulin levels to bring down blood sugar
For example, since Wegovy was FDA approved for weight loss in 2021, women taking the drug have reported changes to their menstrual cycle, including vaginal spotting and irregular or more frequent menstrual periods
They assume the headaches and fatigue are just the cost of being on the medication
