Temperature Spikes : Avoid placing the medication near sources of heat, such as ovens, stoves, or heating vents, which can cause temperature fluctuations that might compromise the medications stability
Wipe down any surfaces to eliminate potential contamination and prepare a designated sharps container for used needles
The decision should account for: Why Ozempic was prescribed and whether diabetes targets are being met Current dose, time at that dose, and adherence Nausea, vomiting, constipation, reflux, hydration, and nutrition Other glucose-lowering medications and hypoglycemia risk Kidney, gallbladder, pancreatic, eye, and thyroid-related history Whether the apparent plateau is confirmed by a reliable trend If a person is using semaglutide specifically for chronic weight management, a clinician may discuss whether an FDA-approved obesity treatment such as Wegovy, or another medication such as tirzepatide when appropriate, better matches the diagnosis and treatment goals
Stacking is unsafe and not evidence-based