Not licensed for use in children
Other Typical Side Effects Fatigue Headaches Uncomfortable skin sensations (dysesthesia) Hair Loss, Ozempic Face, and Other Changes When you take a GLP-1, you may experience side effects because of weight loss rather than the medication itself
No subcutaneous injection requires a shorter, thinner needle (2730 gauge, 68mm length) to reach adipose tissue without penetrating muscle, while intramuscular requires a longer, thicker needle (2225 gauge, 2540mm length depending on injection site) to deposit solution deep in muscle belly
Compounded semaglutide may be a lower-cost alternative, but it is not FDA-approved, may differ in quality and effectiveness, and carries safety risks, so physician oversight and reliable pharmacy selection are critical before using these versions