Key safety observations from available trial data include: Elevated resting heart rate in a dose-dependent manner Gastrointestinal adverse effects (nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea) as the most common side effects, consistent with the GLP-1 receptor agonist class [1] [3] No clinically significant QT interval prolongation was reported in available data, though the extent of formal thorough QT assessment has not been fully detailed in published sources
These combined effects result in improved glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes
If you are currently taking oral contraceptives, consider switching to a long-acting reversible contraception such as an IUD that doesnt rely on oral absorption or adding a barrier method (condoms, diaphragm) to your oral contraceptive to be safe, advises Dr
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An Ozempic pen does not measure units in the same way a U-100 insulin syringe does
However, age alone does not determine eligibilitymedical history, current medications, and individual metabolic factors play equally important roles