Weight regain typically occurs when discontinuing weight loss injections as the appetite-suppressing effects diminish, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle changes during treatment for long-term success
Watch for signs of degradation: Discard if cloudy, colored, crystallized, or viscous, or if injection sites show redness, swelling, or pain
If pancreatitis is suspected, semaglutide should be discontinued immediately and appropriate diagnostic workup initiated
Given how well things were going, we decided it was time to bump up the dosage a bit
That familiar approach keeps things simple, but when doses, side effects, menstrual changes, and cravings all interact, fragmented tracking buries the signal, delays adjustments, and increases anxiety