Theyre delicate and typically require refrigeration or specific stabilization to be effective
The difference depends on whether the medication is being used with clinical oversight, clear dosing, appropriate monitoring, and a larger plan for metabolic health, muscle preservation, cardiovascular risk reduction, and long-term function
It is one of the most promising compounds in weight management research today
avoid storing in the door where temperature fluctuations are greatest Protect from light Keep pens in their original packaging until ready for first use Check expiry dates Use the earliest expiry date first and never use medication past its expiration Avoid temperature extremes Do not store near cooling elements or in areas where temperature may drop below 2C Product-specific room temperature allowances before first use: Trulicity (dulaglutide): May be kept at temperatures up to 30C for up to 14 days before use Wegovy (semaglutide): May be kept at temperatures below 30C for up to 28 days before use Bydureon (exenatide prolonged-release): May be kept at temperatures up to 30C for up to 4 weeks before use When collecting your prescription from the pharmacy, GLP-1 medications should be transported home promptly and refrigerated immediately
The trial's titration protocol (starting at 2mg) was specifically designed to minimize rapid side effects
Sources Eldor, R., Avraham, N., Rosenberg, O., Shpigelman, M., Golan-Cohen, A., Cukierman-Yaffe, T., Merzon, E., & Buch, A
