How do GLP-1 drugs work ?
Increasing the sense of satiety: These treatments cause the stomach to stay full longer and the brain to get the signal that it is full. This leads to people eating less.
Reducing the feeling ofhunger: The treatments cause the brain to get the signal that it is less hungry. This leads people to eat less.
Stimulatingthe release of insulin: The treatments stimulate the release of insulin. Insulin helps regulate blood sugar levels.
What if I forgot a dose?
If you remember it within 12 hours of the usual time of use, inject the medicine again. If it is more than 12 hours after the usual time of use, skip the missed dose and inject the next dose the next day at the usual time. Do not take a double dose or increase your dose the next day.
What are the side effects?
Side effects are often mild and often disappear after 2 weeks. The most common side effects are:
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Constipation
Headache
Dizziness
Fatigue
Insomnia
Who is Vi intended for?
GLP-1 medication is primarily intended for adults with a weight index (BMI) of 30 or higher, but is also suitable for people who would like to lose 10 pounds and have already tried many things.
How do I use the injections?
Wash your hands with soap and water. Choose a place to give the injection. The best places are the thighs, abdomen or upper arms. Remove the protective cap from the needle. Insert the needle into the skin and press the syringe to administer the injection. Remove and discard the needle.
May I use GLP-1 medication if I am pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding
Pregnancy:Because limited data are available for the use of GLP-1 medication in women, treatment should be discontinued if you intend to become pregnant. No GLP-1 medication should be used during pregnancy.Breastfeeding:It is not known whether liraglutide or Semaglutide is excreted in breast milk.
What results can I expect?
Treatments aimed at weight loss can be effective. In studies with overweight and obese people, participants who used these treatments lost an average of 10% of their body weight. Clinical studies show that patients can lose up to 20% of their body weight using certain methods.
How should I store GLP-1 medication?
Unused medication should be stored in the refrigerator (2°C - 8°C). The pen should be kept in its original container and the cap should always be kept on the pen. If you take the medication with you when traveling, you can store it outside the refrigerator for up to 30 days at a temperature not exceeding 30°C. Keep the pen in the original container and make sure the cap is always kept on the pen. If you do not use the medication within 30 days, put it back in the refrigerator.
How do I use the injections?
Wash your hands with soap and water. Choose a place to give the injection. The best places are the thighs, abdomen or upper arms.Remove the protective cap from the needle.Insert the needle into the skin and press the syringe to administer the injection.Remove the needle and discard the needle.
Who makes these medications?
These drugs are made by the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk. It is an injectable drug used to help obese adults lose and maintain weight. This drug is available by prescription only.
Is GLP-1 medication reimbursed?
In the Netherlands, this drug has been reimbursed from the basic health insurance package for a limited group of people with severe overweight (obesity) since February 24, 2022. It is available only on prescription.
May I drive a car during treatment?
Saxenda does not affect driving ability. Note, however, dizziness may occur during the first three months of use.
When can I stop injections?
Generally, if you lose more than 10% of your body weight with this medicine, there is a greater chance that you can maintain the weight in the long term. To know if this medicine is working, check your weight regularly. If you have not lost at least 5% of your body weight after 12 weeks of using this medicine, it is probably not effective for you.
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