Step 4: Pull the plunger back past your target dose by 5 to 10 units
It works by mimicking a natural hormone your body releases after eating, which helps you feel fuller sooner, reduce cravings, and better control portion sizes
## Quick Reference | Storage Scenario | Temperature Range | Maximum Duration | |-----------------|------------------|-----------------| | Unopened, refrigerated | 36-46F (2-8C) | Until printed expiration date | | In use, refrigerated | 36-46F (2-8C) | 56 days from first use | | In use, room temp | Below 86F (30C) | 56 days from first use | | Travel (insulated pouch) | As close to 36-46F as possible | Keep excursions brief | ## Bottom Line Semaglutide storage is straightforward once you understand the principles: keep it cold, never freeze it, protect it from light and heat, and discard it 56 days after first use
Vision changes: New or worsening vision problems, particularly in patients with pre-existing diabetic retinopathy, should be evaluated promptly by an ophthalmologist
If you stop those medications for the vast majority of people, that blood pressure is going to go back up
