Injecting the same spot repeatedly causes lipohypertrophy, a thickening of skin tissue that reduces medication absorption and effectiveness
In addition to a heightened risk of pancreatitis and gallstones, Ozempic patients have also suffered from these gastrointestinal problems: Severe and Prolonged Bouts of Vomiting Occasional nausea and vomiting while on Ozempic is normal
Gastrointestinal symptoms: Some peptides, especially GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide or tirzepatide, can slow digestion, which may lead to nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation
If your pigmentation is linked to breakouts, salicylic acid is the smarter choice
Leafy green vegetables, walnuts, flax seeds and fish oils are rich sources of ALA and if you are not eating a lot from these, supplementing with fish oil is a pretty good idea backed by research
However, if you experience severe pain, swelling that spreads beyond the injection site, signs of infection (warmth, pus, fever), or pain that worsens over days instead of improving, contact your prescriber