Ozempic

Semaglutide injection, for subcutaneous use

Congratulations on your weight loss journey!

Dosing

You will be started on 0.25 mg for at least 4 weeks, if you do not experience side effects on this dosage we will increase you to 0.5mg for 4 weeks, then increase to 1 mg.

  • Ozempic is a multi-dose prefilled pen.
  • Ozempic is used 1 time each week.
  • Inject under the skin (subcutaneously) only.
  • You will also receive pen needles.
  • If you miss a dose, take dose ASAP within 5 days after the missed dose.

Injection Areas

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Side Effects

Constipation: If you experience constipation while on the medication, please start MiraLAX. You can also add Colace if additional intervention is needed.

Nausea: Please call office if unable to manage with BRAT diet.

Storage and handling

  • Prior to first use, Store your Pen in the refrigerator between 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C).
  • After first use, Store your pen at room temperature between 59°F to 86°F or in the refrigerator between 36°F to 46°F.

Make sure to schedule your 1-month follow-up to touch base with Dr. Fleming and so we can call refills in.

Hours

  • monday - thursday:

    8:00 am to 4:30 pm

  • friday:

    8:00 am to 12:00 pm

  • Ultrasound appointments start at:

    7:30 am.

Addresses

  • Portsmouth

  • 155 Griffin Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801

  • Rochester

  • 21 Whitehall Rd, Suite 201 Rochester, NH 03867

Phone Number

(603) 431 - 6011