Seek immediate medical attention (call 999 or attend A&E) if headaches are accompanied by: Sudden onset of severe headache ("thunderclap" pattern) reaching maximum intensity within seconds to minutes Neurological symptoms including weakness, numbness, visual disturbances, speech difficulties, or confusion Altered consciousness or difficulty staying awake Neck stiffness with fever , which may suggest meningitis Seizures or loss of consciousness Severe, persistent vomiting that prevents oral intake and medication Severe, persistent abdominal pain with or without vomiting, which could indicate pancreatitis (a rare but serious adverse effect noted in the Ozempic SmPC) [2] [5] For patients over 50 , new-onset headache with scalp tenderness, jaw pain when chewing, or visual symptoms requires urgent same-day assessment to exclude giant cell arteritis
Expression of glucose transporters in human neurodegenerative diseases
Why is the gluteal site often described as more comfortable
It was approved for this expanded use by the FDA in early 2024
By activating both GLP-1 and GIP receptors, it promotes insulin secretion in response to elevated blood sugar and reduces hunger