Starting dose: 0.25 mg injected subcutaneously into the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm once weekly
The Ozempic prescribing information lists three indications, all in type 2 diabetes: improving glycemic control, reducing the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in adults with established cardiovascular disease, and reducing the risk of sustained eGFR decline, end-stage kidney disease and cardiovascular death in adults with chronic kidney disease
Contraindications You should not receive MIC+B12 injections if you: Have a known allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients (e.g., methionine, inositol, choline, vitamin B12) or their preservatives
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Other potential side effects include headaches and digestive discomfort
Discuss Dose-Related Symptoms With a Clinician Contact the prescriber if headaches repeatedly follow injections or dose increases, persist despite basic measures, or interfere with daily activities