Compounded Semaglutide Injections
- GLP-1 receptor agonist
- Achieve up to 14.9% weight loss in a year with healthy habits
- Helps regulate appetite and improve blood sugar control
- Administered once weekly for effective weight loss results
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Overview
Semaglutide injections contain a medication initially developed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, but it has been recognized as an effective option for weight management and obesity treatment. It belongs to a class of prescription medications called GLP-1 receptor agonists, meaning it mimics a hormone that is naturally produced by your body called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). This hormone is manufactured in your intestines when you eat and prompts the release of insulin, which helps to regulate your blood sugar levels and optimize other key functions during the digestion process.
When semaglutide is injected into the body, it works with your metabolism to stimulate insulin production to help balance your blood sugar after eating. It also slows down the rate at which your stomach empties, helping you to stay feeling satisfied for a longer time. Semaglutide injections help you lose weight because the medication causes your metabolism to run more efficiently and it works to suppress your appetite, keeping you from getting hungry as often, so you eat less.
- Reduces overeating by curbing your appetite and helping you feel satisfied with smaller portions.
- Slows the digestion process, allowing food to remain in your stomach longer, which helps eliminate or reduce hunger pangs.
- Assists in balancing insulin levels, encouraging your body to burn fat
rather than store it. - The injections only need to be administered once a week.
- Studies have proven that semaglutide injections offer significant weight loss potential when combined with a healthy lifestyle, which may alleviate or
even resolve health issues related to excess weight, such as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.
The weight loss potential you can expect when using semaglutide injections is dependent upon your starting weight, your metabolism, how well you stick to healthy lifestyle choices that will promote weight loss, the strength of the dose of semaglutide you are taking, and other circumstances that are unique to you. In one set of clinical trials, the average weight loss over a year was between 10% and 16% of the participants starting weight.
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Compounded Semaglutide Injections FAQs
Your personal dose of injectable semaglutide will be determined by your doctor and adjusted as they direct but normally, when you first begin taking semaglutide, you start with the lowest dose of 0.25 mg, which you will take once a week for four weeks. Then, you will move up to the next highest dose of 0.5 mg, which you will also take for 4 weeks. Your dose will continue to increase over a five-month period until you reach the highest dose of 2.4 mg, where you will likely remain for the duration of your treatment. If, for some reason, moving up to a higher dose is not tolerated well, the doctor may recommend returning to the previous dose as long as you continue to experience weight loss.
The semaglutide medication comes in a small vial with a kit that has everything you need to easily self-administer your injections. The medication you will receive will be based on your current prescription and you will inject the appropriate amount once-a-week into the fatty portion of your thigh, upper arm, or abdomen. Your dose will be gradually adjusted over several months to minimize common side effects such as nausea or vomiting. For the best results, most providers recommend completing the injection on the same day each week, as close to the same time of day as possible. This will help maintain the consistency of the medications’ effect on your metabolism. It is also advised that you alternate the areas you use for the injections to reduce the risk of skin irritation, tenderness, or localized reactions.
As with most medications, some people using semaglutide injections may encounter side effects. The most frequently reported ones include stomach discomfort, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, headaches, tiredness, and occasional dizziness. If you are considering semaglutide injections, talk to your doctor to discuss other potential side effects and other concerns you may have to determine if semaglutide is the right choice for your weight loss journey.
Semaglutide injections can be prescribed for individuals with type 2 diabetes or weight loss patients with a body mass index (BMI) over a certain threshold, which is normally between 27 and 30 or over. Certain medical conditions can disqualify you from being a candidate for semaglutide, so it is important you discuss your entire medical history with the doctor during your consultation.
Semaglutide injections should be stored in the refrigerator, but they can be taken out and brought to room temperature before use if desired. In some cases, they can be stored unopened at room temperature for up to 28 days as long as they are not exposed to light.
Yes, especially with other medications that are prescribed for diabetes or to regulate blood pressure. Your doctor should review a list of all your medications before you begin using semaglutide injections.
Some patients using semaglutide injections report a decrease in their appetite in just about a week, but noticeable weight changes typically occur over several weeks to months. Because weight loss is complex and affects everyone differently, the length of time it takes for a patient to feel or see a difference in their appetite or weight will vary.
