Using Your Ozempic Pen

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Жыл бұрын

Dr Watkins describes in detail how to use your Ozempic pen for your medication injections.
** NOTE: In the interest in keeping this video as brief as possible, we did not include the instructions for 'priming' your pen for first use. Some of you have correctly mentioned in the comments that this is a recommended step prior to your first injection. The printed instructions on how to prime your pen are included on the paper insert inside your Ozempic box.
Be sure to check out our video on preparing your Ozempic pen for your first injection. From unboxing your pen to priming it, it's covered there: • Preparing for your fir...
*Disclaimer: video/channel content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician if you have any questions regarding a medical condition or medication.*
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@BaeASMR 7 ай бұрын

as someone who suffers from severe anxiety and is a very visual learner, you literally saved me. Thank you so much for this, the instructions the pen came with and the instructions from the pharmacist were too confusing for me!

@watkinsmetabolic 7 ай бұрын

It can certainly be scary and intimidating. So glad that you found our video helpful. Best of luck on your journey!

@Madpencildust22 5 ай бұрын

Same

@ninasomerville6351 4 ай бұрын

Yes , this helps .my anxiety is really high

@PinkySeaSalt Ай бұрын

How is it going? I'm to scared to even prick my finger to test for blood sugar

@sebas_ruel 23 күн бұрын

Since you had already took a first dose with this pen video example, you should mention that when the multi-dose pen is new, after installing needle #1, turn the dial just after zero (where a dotted line is shown), then hold the pen with needle pointing up, and press the injection button to confirm a drop of med comes out of the needle. Need only to be done once with each new multi-dose pen.

@watkinsmetabolic 22 күн бұрын

@@sebas_ruel yep, we have a separate video on how to prime a new pen!

@kmpb05 Жыл бұрын

This is my first time using Ozempic. Your demonstration was very clear. Thank you so much.

@watkinsmetabolic Жыл бұрын

So glad that we could help. Using the pen for the first time can be confusing!

@SFBenjaminK Жыл бұрын

me 2 i just got it for 3 months , is 2 pens , this YT is very helpful in any issues getting in life , thank you

@dduto2937 11 ай бұрын

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@parylakelzbieta4717 10 ай бұрын

@@SFBenjaminKpolski😊

@parylakelzbieta4717 10 ай бұрын

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@MichaelBelis 4 ай бұрын

Sent this to my mom as she was confused and this explained it so well, thank you.

@watkinsmetabolic 4 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! We are so glad that your mom found it helpful. 😀

@Kim0rly 8 ай бұрын

I’m so glad I found your video! I just did my first injection and was worried I did it wrong. I did all these steps exactly like this. So helpful!

@watkinsmetabolic 8 ай бұрын

So glad that it was helpful for you!

@shannonbittner1688 5 ай бұрын

I see it’s been two months. I just started today. Have you lost any weight yet, if so how much?

@Kim0rly 5 ай бұрын

@@shannonbittner1688 I have! I was on Ozempic for about a month and lost maybe 5 pounds. Switched to Wegovy and am still losing. I started at 193… I’m now 175. Been on the journey since 12/1.

@PoleGreaser 5 ай бұрын

@@shannonbittner1688I’m about to start mine in a few days and i’m terrified. Any crazy side effects upon first injection?

@beverlyedens8251 8 ай бұрын

This was the best demo so far, I saw another video the nurse said you let air out & press before you inject, so confusing. Thank you for clarity.

@watkinsmetabolic 8 ай бұрын

Glad you found it helpful, Beverly!

@jamminjoe44 5 ай бұрын

This was the best video on KZfaq on how to use the product. The demonstration made it clear and simple. I start my 1st dose of Ozempic pen either this evening, or tomorrow morning. Thanks again for making it look easy!!

@watkinsmetabolic 5 ай бұрын

So glad that it was helpful for you! Good luck! 👍🏻

@karrynlflax5387 Жыл бұрын

I just took my first injection of Ozempic and I’m so glad that I found your video. This helped me so much. Thank you 🤗

@watkinsmetabolic Жыл бұрын

So glad that you found it helpful, Karryn! Good luck!

@karrynlflax5387 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@mima4392 9 ай бұрын

@@joelgarcia3440 It hurts me. I hate it. Should be made like insulin pens. Those don't hurt.

@kyleemon1852 7 ай бұрын

How do you guys like it I start today. Any side affects?

@mima4392 7 ай бұрын

No side effects for me, my daughter and granddaughter. I don't like that it's a needle and not like the insulin pens. It does work.

@shannonbittner1688 5 ай бұрын

Watched many tutorials. This was by far the best and most informative.

@watkinsmetabolic 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@RebeccaLizEve Жыл бұрын

SO HELPFUL and to the point!! Thank you

@watkinsmetabolic Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@wandabailey143 2 ай бұрын

This is the best demonstration. Thank you so much

@SSSDiva171 Жыл бұрын

This is my first time using this medication. The instructions are very clear. Thank you.

@watkinsmetabolic Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

@gordascapas Жыл бұрын

is it working for you? this is my first time applying it

@emoryrubyg9631 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for this video. I'm taking my first injection and your video instantly calmed my anxiety. I feel more confident taking this.

@watkinsmetabolic 9 ай бұрын

That's wonderful! So glad that it was helpful for you. Thank you for sharing this great feedback!

@feliciashoemaker6285 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for helping me take my first dose. Simple but very effective.❤

@watkinsmetabolic 11 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@j.santora8257 Ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time out of your day to show us how to take this medication your appreciated

@watkinsmetabolic Ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time from YOUR day to provide us with this feedback! We appreciate it very much!

@meshiamae 9 ай бұрын

My 1st injection tonight, thanks so much for your very helpful video. After reading the comments I was no longer fearful 🙂

@watkinsmetabolic 9 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@abubakarsharif5993 8 ай бұрын

Any updates on the usage? How much mg have you used so far and any weight loss?

@Csc610 3 ай бұрын

Watched others and didn’t understand at all u were amazing explaining

@kittyrexxxx 10 күн бұрын

most perfect demonstration, thank you, thank you!!

@watkinsmetabolic 10 күн бұрын

@@kittyrexxxx glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback 😁

@syedanasdxb1 6 ай бұрын

Great demonstration. Best demonstration available online.

@watkinsmetabolic 6 ай бұрын

We are so glad that you found it helpful! Thanks for taking the time to tell us. 👍🏻

@brentdreamer2025 8 ай бұрын

This was much easier to understand than the young lady at my pharmacy. She went into way too much detail for me to absorb what she was explaining. She also did say to keep the pen in the fridge when not in use. Thanks for the video.

@watkinsmetabolic 8 ай бұрын

So glad that you found it helpful, Brent. Best of luck!

@CarsonDoodle 6 ай бұрын

Same! I wish I saw this video before I injected the medication instead of following the pharmacist consult-i hope the medicine was properly injected -ugh!

@watkinsmetabolic 6 ай бұрын

@@CarsonDoodle so glad that you found it helpful!

@apdelga Ай бұрын

Thank you for this! I will have my first dose Friday and this helps tremendously.

@watkinsmetabolic Ай бұрын

You're so welcome! Thank you for taking the time to message us. Good luck!

@irmazurita5451 Жыл бұрын

So helpful thanks for the demonstration.

@watkinsmetabolic Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@evacabrellis574 Жыл бұрын

Very Clear & Understanding. It’s my 1st time with this.👍😊

@watkinsmetabolic Жыл бұрын

So glad that you found it helpful! Don't forget to check out our video on how to prepare the pen for the very first injection. 👍🏻

@abubakarsharif5993 8 ай бұрын

Any updates on the usage? How much mg have you used so far and any weight loss?

@bethmartin1164 Жыл бұрын

This vid was absolutely helpful!!!

@watkinsmetabolic Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

@bahaa8947 5 ай бұрын

The best demonstration. Thank you

@watkinsmetabolic 5 ай бұрын

So glad you found it helpful!

@alexisjune2023 Жыл бұрын

Very clear! Thank you😊

@watkinsmetabolic Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@ehelland1966 Ай бұрын

I just did my first injection,thank you for video!

@watkinsmetabolic Ай бұрын

You're very welcome! Best of luck!

@jessicapulido5669 5 ай бұрын

This helped me so much! I messed up my first dose! I read the instructions on the box but it just indicated to wait for 6 seconds. I didn’t know the dial would tune to 0! But now I know for my second dose!

@watkinsmetabolic 5 ай бұрын

So glad that it was helpful, Jessica! Good luck on your journey.

@rissville3589 Жыл бұрын

Very nicely explained! Thank you

@watkinsmetabolic Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@CarolynVincent-ij3fg Жыл бұрын

Did my 1st injection on yesterday. I think I administers it correctly. Great demonstration🙌🏽

@watkinsmetabolic Жыл бұрын

Glad that you found it helpful! Good luck!

@CarolynVincent-ij3fg Жыл бұрын

Oopps administered✅

@noufissasalam8536 9 ай бұрын

Very helpful thanks Did I need to continue to take the pills mitrofirm ??

@mima4392 9 ай бұрын

@@noufissasalam8536 yes

@pesharona.browning8725 Ай бұрын

This was very helpful! I have type 2 diabetes. and your instructions were clear! Thank you for this video!

@watkinsmetabolic Ай бұрын

@@pesharona.browning8725 so glad it was helpful!

@debbieharris5667 Ай бұрын

Dr offices should require patients to watch this video before taking their ozempic home!! That was the best explanation ever. Makes me wonder if I've done it correctly for these first few weeks🤔 I never knew about counting to 5😮

@watkinsmetabolic Ай бұрын

Thank you! Please feel welcome to share 😊

@SlayerJoe Ай бұрын

Share the video on your social medias so others know what the doctors don’t explain. At the end of the day, doctors get paid when they prescribe medications and that’s all they care about.

@watkinsmetabolic Ай бұрын

@@SlayerJoe nope we don’t make a cent for prescribing meds where I practice!

@camibajek2286 Ай бұрын

Count to 6, love. That one second matters. ❤

@blnk6114 10 ай бұрын

Just put my first injection... wasn't painful and all and u gived me all the info I needed so thanks 🙏😊

@watkinsmetabolic 10 ай бұрын

So glad that you found it helpful. Good luck!

@sarahahmed272 10 ай бұрын

so we use one pen for four shots? I am confused. do we have to discard the pen or we reuse till it is empty?@@watkinsmetabolic

@loveiseverything...7341 9 ай бұрын

Is the first dose on double zeros????

@beauty3328 6 ай бұрын

No mine was one 0@loveiseverything...7341

@blnk6114 5 ай бұрын

We gotta turn it around till it gets to 0.25 first dose then my doctor said 0.5 next

@philc8575 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very straightforward and well done!

@watkinsmetabolic Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@asalkhodjaeva4064 8 ай бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you!

@watkinsmetabolic 8 ай бұрын

So glad it was helpful!

@bonniehilt2202 Ай бұрын

Today I start Ozempic for my diabetes, I’m so glad I found your video. A little nervous as I’m not sure if I can inject myself, but going to give it a go!

@watkinsmetabolic Ай бұрын

You’ll do great!

@helenross7751 3 ай бұрын

This helped so much , just did my first , thank you 🙏🏻

@watkinsmetabolic 3 ай бұрын

Great! So glad it was useful :)

@leonoradacosta1407 Жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation!

@watkinsmetabolic Жыл бұрын

Glad that you found it useful!

@knownpleasures Ай бұрын

Excellent demonstration! Well done

@watkinsmetabolic Ай бұрын

Glad you found it helpful!

@JohnLincolnUSA 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much.

@watkinsmetabolic 6 ай бұрын

You're welcome!!

@anoushakhan6558 2 ай бұрын

Very helpful video. Thanks

@yolandafleming6973 3 ай бұрын

Yes am so glad I found your video it was so helpful

@watkinsmetabolic 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jamesstevens9931 8 ай бұрын

thank u so much for the video i would of been lost without it

@watkinsmetabolic 8 ай бұрын

So glad it was helpful, James. 🙂

@Durga695 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, I didn't know I have to keep my finger on the pen till the count of 5, but it is working and I've lost 5 kilos in 5 weeks.

@watkinsmetabolic 11 ай бұрын

Great news!

@ayankhanimrankhan3425 10 ай бұрын

Are u using ozampic with diet also

@firesmashgt1782 8 ай бұрын

@derranbascom6435 7 ай бұрын

What’s five Kilos in pounds

@femiolaloku5774 4 ай бұрын

@@derranbascom6435 >>>> 11.25lbs

@akhundjafang7098 Жыл бұрын

the best video among hundreds. Thanks

@watkinsmetabolic Жыл бұрын

So glad that you found it helpful! Don't forget to check out the video we posted this week about getting the pen ready for the very first injection!

@JohnKostohryz 3 ай бұрын

Well done…a great video. Thanks!

@watkinsmetabolic 3 ай бұрын

You're so welcome! Thanks for the feedback.

@SunniDae333 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!

@watkinsmetabolic Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@user-gw2nm2jp7x 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video

@watkinsmetabolic 9 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

@homakhosroutaj3085 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your show❤❤❤❤❤❤

@watkinsmetabolic 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@cynthiax9806 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this information

@watkinsmetabolic 9 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@juliazolotukhina9143 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 👍 very clear❤

@watkinsmetabolic 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@SlayerJoe Ай бұрын

I didn’t know that the pens could go 8 weeks without refrigeration, that’s a helpful tip for those that travel often, especially for work.

@watkinsmetabolic Ай бұрын

Yes, good to know!

@lisatseretzoulias4190 10 ай бұрын

Thanks … that was easy. Great video 😊

@watkinsmetabolic 10 ай бұрын

So glad you found it helpful!

@ThePhoenixArchives Ай бұрын

Thank you. This was helpful as my memory doesn't retain information until I've done it a few times.

@watkinsmetabolic Ай бұрын

You're welcome! So glad that you found it helpful!

@banditkitty2743 Жыл бұрын

thanks very easy to understand instructions

@watkinsmetabolic Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@PATTERKELSEN-ss1dg 4 ай бұрын

Excellent thank you, so easy,, Your video is super!! Pat

@watkinsmetabolic 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the feedback!

@moniquelynch474 3 ай бұрын

Thank you this one was the best explained sheesh💪🏽

@watkinsmetabolic 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@BoringTroublemaker 7 ай бұрын

This was an extremely helpful video. Thank you!

@watkinsmetabolic 7 ай бұрын

So glad that you found it helpful!

@ladyfranny443 6 ай бұрын

My first injection 🙏🏽thank you very much

@watkinsmetabolic 6 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

@dr.shahidafzalawan3798 6 ай бұрын

Thanks alot you have very well explained 👍.

@watkinsmetabolic 6 ай бұрын

Glad it could help!

@robertogil3723 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, my first time. using OZEMPIC

@watkinsmetabolic Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Good luck!

@Kayla-111 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@watkinsmetabolic 5 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Good luck!

@AlexaGarcia-bb2no 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

@watkinsmetabolic 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@PATTERKELSEN-ss1dg 4 ай бұрын

I was on Mankato, it attacked my GI system, seriously, I was so sick, now i am on Ozempic, I have had no bad symptoms of any kind true story!! Pat. I was so sad too, will be 86 & never was sick, I worked until Covid hit, 82 lol

@watkinsmetabolic 4 ай бұрын

Glad you feel better. I am not familiar with Mankato

@tammybrueckner1329 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. I wasn't holding it down long enough

@watkinsmetabolic 9 ай бұрын

Glad that the video was helpful!

@GrandizerGo Жыл бұрын

Interesting, my Doc said to put the needle on first, then dial in my setting. I did not know that I had to wait 6 seconds though after it stopped the ticking / delivery. I was also told to pinch and hold the skin area I am injecting into as well.

@watkinsmetabolic Жыл бұрын

You don’t have to pinch the skin! You can dial in first or put the needle on first, up to you!

@abubakarsharif5993 8 ай бұрын

Any updates on the usage? How much mg have you used so far and any weight loss?

@jellicle1684 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! You were clear and so was the demonstration. You trailed off, mumbled or the sound went low a bit at the end and it sounded like what you said about keeping the pen out for max 8 wks wasnt the same as what you said when the sound dropped off. Im probably just being paranoid about this new thing! Will watch every time I imagine👍💛.😉

@greatunz67 Жыл бұрын

She said once you take it out of refridgeration, it's still good for up to 8 weeks. So just don't take it out of the fridge until you're ready to use it the first time. After that it's one shot a week so it's only six weeks to use them all anyway.

@watkinsmetabolic Жыл бұрын

Sorry about that! You are correct that the pen can be kept out of the fridge for 8 weeks :)

@jellicle1684 Жыл бұрын

@@watkinsmetabolic Thanks for clarification! Sadly, 5 more shots and medicare will not pay. Its $1338/mo WITH good rx! It has been the only thing thats worked so far. One would think theyd want people to have it. I appreciate your taking the time to respond. Be blessed my dear!

@watkinsmetabolic Жыл бұрын

@@jellicle1684 so sorry to hear that! Cost is the major hurdle for most patients, sadly!

@chadrinyeager8384 7 ай бұрын

My doctor recommended this video to me to help with the process starting this medication it helped great I hope the results are good To

@watkinsmetabolic 7 ай бұрын

So glad that you found it helpful. Best of luck on your journey!

@wafaaalyounis2644 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very helpful

@watkinsmetabolic 10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!!

@Sunshine12350 Ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@watkinsmetabolic Ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

@tammybullock3339 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊😊😊

@watkinsmetabolic Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

@MsRocker961 4 ай бұрын

Thank you

@watkinsmetabolic 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@Wokewomen2024 2 ай бұрын

You made is so easy

@watkinsmetabolic 2 ай бұрын

So glad you found it helpful!

@user-nl1ms7co6g Жыл бұрын

Good Morning this was very helpful. This is my 2nd time using pen and I noticed the dose counter window did not go back to zero. I guessing I didn't press long enough and that is why it shows the lines not zero. Should I wait for the following Sunday, which is the day I give myself the injection or do it again today. uggg

@watkinsmetabolic Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that you had trouble. Unfortunately, I can't give you medical advice via KZfaq and you should check with your prescribing physician. It's not uncommon for people to have the same trouble and it could be a result of not holding down the button long enough or it could be as a result of the pen being jammed. The tricky part is that you really can't be sure how much medication was actually delivered today...

@carolineburrell2747 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video , I've recently been put on ozempic my levels are very high , but I will admit I'm worried about the side effects anyone had and issues with them plz

@watkinsmetabolic 11 ай бұрын

We have a video that covers side effects on our channel. Give that a view, it should help answer any questions and may help out you at ease.

@user-yx5je1pu9u 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video, very clear and concise. What time do you recommend taking the injection? Morning, After food

@watkinsmetabolic 11 ай бұрын

Glad that you found the video helpful! While you can take your injection at any time and you don't need to time your injection around when you last had food, many of my patients take the injections right before bedtime if they are worried about the potential for nausea, etc.

@l3ttys 5 ай бұрын

Great video

@watkinsmetabolic 5 ай бұрын

So glad that you found it helpful! 😀

@WCSBur 2 ай бұрын

Excellent

@watkinsmetabolic 2 ай бұрын

So glad it was helpful for you!

@pinargulen63 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the instructions. İs it easy to take it to the plane while traveling?

@watkinsmetabolic 3 ай бұрын

Shouldn't be an issue, but we do have a video on how to travel with your pen!

@estherosadebe1163 10 ай бұрын

Very good video

@watkinsmetabolic 10 ай бұрын

Glad that you found it helpful! Thanks for the feedback!

@meshiamae 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. I just completed my 1st box of 6 injections 4 injections were 0.25 and the last 2 injections were 0.5 mg. Should I start my next box at the higher 0.25 and stay at that mg forever now..? Appreciate your help and very helpful video. Thank you.

@watkinsmetabolic 8 ай бұрын

While I can't give you specific medical advice via social media, most people stay at .5 for four weeks but it should always tailored for the specific patient. I suggest reaching out to your prescribing physician for specific advice. 🙂

@meshiamae 8 ай бұрын

@@watkinsmetabolic Thank you

@patriciadebord1089 Жыл бұрын

1st injection and i am nervous but did it

@watkinsmetabolic Жыл бұрын

Congrats, Patricia. Best of luck!

@tobysrimani1047 5 ай бұрын

Rybelsus not effective, I may have to switch to Ozempic. I think like taking blood glucose levels, I was quite apprehensive, but it’s no big deal now doing that. Hopefully when I do decide to switch, it’ll go smoothly like your instructions here. Thank You!

@watkinsmetabolic 5 ай бұрын

Glad we could help! Good luck!

@usasupra23 Жыл бұрын

Very good instructions! But, why do they only give us 6 pins and not 8 or at least let us buy 2 more for those of use that are on .25 that will need 8 pins?

@greatunz67 Жыл бұрын

The pen is pre-filled to the exact amount your presciption needs, nothing less, nothing more. When you are on the .25 dose, most prescriptions call for you to up that to .50 after 4 weeks. So it's 4 pins at .25, then your last two needles are .50, thus needing only six tips.

@usasupra23 Жыл бұрын

@@greatunz67 this is what I needed to know and the pharmacy not dr explain any of this!!!

@watkinsmetabolic Жыл бұрын

It is because the first pen is designed to deliver 6 doses. You can ask your pharmacist or doctor for a few extra needles if you are doing a slower titration!

@Seprahs Жыл бұрын

Do you need to prime the pen for each new needle? Or is the first time good for all the others? I read somewhere you should prime it for the air in each needle. Thank you.

@watkinsmetabolic Жыл бұрын

No, not each new needle. You just need to prime each new pen. Once the pen is primed, you're good until you need to start a new one. 👍🏻

@jennah19 11 ай бұрын

@@watkinsmetabolic would be helpful to show how to prime for new pens.

@jolandajonker1651 8 ай бұрын

Can you tell me where we can order practice pens and house etc to teach my colleagues how to puncture? The box in which injections are done seems particularly useful to me, but also empty pens that we can fill with water, for example, to practice.

@watkinsmetabolic 8 ай бұрын

I'm not aware of any practice pens that are refillable with water. Unfortunately, the demo pens are also not available at this time because of supply challenges. Injection box that you see in the video is available from the manufacturer of the medication, Novo Nordisk. Please feel free to share this video with your colleagues and patients as it details the correct injection technique.

@zainabmasoud5910 5 ай бұрын

Yes😂just had my first one

@watkinsmetabolic 5 ай бұрын

Great! Good luck!

@wendymclean7900 Жыл бұрын

Thx I did not know you still hold the bottom after the pen goes down to zero

@watkinsmetabolic Жыл бұрын

Yes, it can take a while for the medication to dispense so it's best to ensure that it's all delivered before removing the needle.

@paolylo 2 ай бұрын

... right. So I count 6 AFTER the clicking sound, not during. Crazy how I'm halfway on my 2nd pen and only found out about this and wonder why it looks as if the needle is primed as soon as I screw it in.

@watkinsmetabolic 2 ай бұрын

Yes, count to 6 AFTER the clicking stops

@pencilbabe3070 Жыл бұрын

I just used it now for the first time but I hadn’t counted to 6 .. I just realized that now .. should I try it again now?

@watkinsmetabolic Жыл бұрын

Sorry, I can't give you medical advice through this platform, but if you have questions you should check with your prescribing physician. :)

@user-tx2mj6uz6v 7 ай бұрын

Good video. Thank you. The word capillary is pronounced in American parlance as "cap' illary," with the emphasis on the "cap." The British, however, say, "cap il' iary," with the emphais on the "il." You used the British pronunciation here, which I found interesting. My inference that Canada uses the British form of the word, which I did not know previously. Larry M. Goldstein

@watkinsmetabolic 7 ай бұрын

You bet, Larry. Canadian English spelling and pronunciation is based on British English, particularly in medicine. Nice catch! 😉

@user-tx2mj6uz6v 7 ай бұрын

I recently started taking this medicine. I found your video to the best of those explaining how it's done. Thanks. Larry@@watkinsmetabolic

@watkinsmetabolic 7 ай бұрын

@@user-tx2mj6uz6v so happy that you found it helpful! Thanks so much for the feedback, it is very much appreciated. Happy New Year!

@rhondaoconnell9181 Жыл бұрын

Hello, I have been taken Ozempic for three months now and for the first time instantly got a bubble on the injection site. It did go down but did not completely go away. Is that normal?

@watkinsmetabolic Жыл бұрын

It can be…just make sure you are inserting the needle all the way to the hub

@warishakewl 6 ай бұрын

Are you using it for weight loss if yes then did you lose any weight?

@lazydaisydays Жыл бұрын

I goofed. I take 1mg Wegovy; was given 1 mg Ozempic as a sub. Pushed the pen in, but it seemed to take too long to hit zero. I pulled it out and reset it. I like the one and done of Wegovy. This has me worried. I’m sick this week, so I don’t think I’ll be eating much, but still. It could mess me up when/if I get it right next week.

@watkinsmetabolic Жыл бұрын

Wegovy pens only come as 2.4 mg dose, not sure about a 1 mg Wegovy pen. The 1 mg ozempic pen does take a while to deliver the medication. Make sure to hold the button until the dial returns to zero, and then for a few seconds after.

@lazydaisydays Жыл бұрын

@@watkinsmetabolic thank you! Although I got a tiny bit last night, no where near the 1mg, do I wait or try again in a few days?

@MotherofDragons937 Жыл бұрын

@@lazydaisydaysyou need to call your doctor to ask since that is medical advice.

@thesimplesojourner1062 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for this. I have a question I’m new to Ozempic and my dose now is 1mg but is there a way to take less say 0.5 mg some weeks the side effects are a lot and I’d like to dial down but I have a 1mg pen. How can I ?

@watkinsmetabolic 7 ай бұрын

It is possible to take a .5mg dose using a 1mg pen. We can't give medical or dosing advice over social media, so you should check with your doctor or pharmacist who can give you detailed instructions on how to get the lower dose from your pen.

@thesimplesojourner1062 7 ай бұрын

ok tysm !@@watkinsmetabolic

@nursedanig2246 9 ай бұрын

My doc is sending a pen that each does is 1mg and 4 doses in a pen. Do you know if I can just inject 0.5mg to make my pen last 2 months? If I’m not ready to move up to 1mg? It will be a different pen so I’m just wondering if you know.

@watkinsmetabolic 9 ай бұрын

You can deliver a half dose (0.5mg) using the 1mg pen. Chat with your pharmacist to get directions on how to dial in the correct settings on the new pen.

@user-ci1yi9rw1y 4 ай бұрын

Do I need to prime the pen every week? Or just before the first time ever?

@watkinsmetabolic 4 ай бұрын

Just the first time you use a new pen

@nicolewalker134 4 ай бұрын

I have 2mg yellow pen for the first time. The dial went back to zero, but I don't see the gray plunger. The pen still looks full. Please advise.

@watkinsmetabolic 4 ай бұрын

Wow that is great that you were able to get the 2 mg yellow pen! It is normal not to see the plunger move with the first injection :)

@ANAXILEAMUSIC 11 ай бұрын

Is it normal after injecting some liquid comes out . I put needle in waited till it went to zero waited a couple of seconds after that , then removed needle and some liquid came out from needle . Is this normal

@watkinsmetabolic 11 ай бұрын

Yes, that is not unusual.

@nedneg 8 ай бұрын

I am using Ozempic 0.5 every Wednesday. Last week I didn’t have any so I missed it. Yesterday after picked up from pharmacy, I injected, pushed it till came back to zero, then I released my finger without waiting for 6 seconds. Now I wonder if I injected all of it. Can you please advise. Thank you.

@watkinsmetabolic 8 ай бұрын

Not to worry! The extra few seconds on the end is just an extra step to ensure that you don't pull the pen out too early. If you kept the pen inserted until the dial returned to zero, it is most likely that you received your full dose. 👍🏻