According to Wegovy's prescribing information, clinical trials have shown that 30% of patients experience diarrhea on the drug (compared to 16% of people on a placebo) and 24% experience constipation (compared to 11% on placebo)
Drawing 10 units (0.1ml) from a 5mg/ml vial delivers 0.5mg of semaglutide
If they still will not dissolve, the lyophilized powder may have been compromised before reconstitution, and you should consider discarding the vial
Smaller volumes mean less liquid under the skin per injection, which generally means less discomfort and less chance of injection site irritation
These strict instructions help maximize absorption because the pills active ingredient, semaglutide, is poorly absorbed through the gut without these measures
In fact, the American Optometric Association released an alert in August 2024 advising consumers to consult with a certified doctor before using any eye drops that claim to change your eye color