This is where having a dedicated medical team is invaluable, as they can help you understand your symptoms and guide your next steps
Signs of injection site infection, such as expanding redness, warmth, purulence, or fever, require prompt medical evaluation as these may indicate a complication requiring antibiotic treatment
And if a patient meets their goalsloses weight, improves blood sugar, blood pressure, or cholesterolwe may even de-escalate therapy by lowering the semaglutide dose or switching to liraglutide to prevent excess weight loss, which can come at the expense of muscle mass. Overall, switching works best when its intentional and coordinated with your physician
When to seek medical advice If localised pain, redness, heat or swelling lasts for more than a couple of days, contact your health provider or pharmacist for advice