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Semaglutide Injection Guide
Instructions for administering your Compounded Semaglutide Injection. Always follow the dose on your prescription label.
Before you start
- Check that the vial label matches your prescription.
- Prepare alcohol pads, a new syringe, and a sharps container.
- Wipe the vial stopper with an alcohol pad before every draw.
How to take it
- Inject once a week on the same day each week.
- Rotate between the abdomen, thigh, and upper arm.
- Follow the titration schedule on your plan. Never increase your dose without clinician approval.
Storage
- Refrigerate between 36°F and 46°F. Do not freeze or leave in a hot car.
Common side effects
- Nausea, bloating, and constipation are most common in the first weeks and after dose changes.
When to contact your care team
- Severe or persistent abdominal pain, vomiting, or signs of dehydration.
- Any sign of an allergic reaction such as swelling, rash, or trouble breathing. Seek emergency care right away.
- You missed more than one dose in a row and are unsure how to restart.
- You start a new prescription or supplement, or your health history changes.
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