Injection Site Reactions Mild redness, itching, or tenderness at the injection site Usually resolves within 2448 hours Rotating sites (abdomen, thigh, upper arm) and allowing the pen to reach room temperature before injecting reduces reactions Serious Side Effects When to Call Your Doctor Immediately These are uncommon but require immediate medical attention
The mechanism of action is the same as GLP-1, including stimulation of insulin secretion, slowing gastric emptying, and reducing postprandial glucagon secretion in a glucose-dependent fashion
Expertise in Metabolic Health: With extensive experience in metabolic health, Rafael Olartecoechea can combine oral semaglutide with other lifestyle strategies to enhance weight loss and improve overall well-being
Our customized Semaglutide weight loss programs are tailored based on medical history, lifestyle factors, and treatment goals, allowing care to be delivered under the supervision of our medical team through an individualized treatment plan
Specifically, tezepatide can reduce TC, LDL-C and TG levels by 12.9%, 15.5%, and 24.9%, respectively, and increase HDL-C levels by 0.9% [128]