Best Ozempic Injection Sites

[@dien2323]

Thanks for actually showing where on human body to inject. Very helpful.

[@bellarose-au]

Thank you for your videos. My pharmacist was unwilling to give me any information on using ozempic. Didn't even bother to mention it needs to be refrigerated (thankfully, I remembered having to refrigerate Grandfather's insulin back in the day). If I may, I'd like impart a little tip for finding injection sites on the thigh. This information came courtesy of Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia, when teaching me how to self administer my epinephrine auto-injector (epi-pen). If you stand normally, with your arms by your side, in a natural posture, hold your hand in a fist - as if you're going to hit it against your leg - the point at which your pinky finger touches your thigh... THAT'S your best injection site. If you don't want to inject the exact same spot each time, simply give yourself an area of an inch or two above and below that point (or alternate which thigh you use).

[@NursingBizness]

Thanks for sharing 😎

[@wickidmainah]

Where is this pharmacist? its best to let people know to avoid that person

[@VandrothSoryn]

It needs to be refrigerated at the pharmacy, but once it's been given to you, you can keep it at room temperature for eight weeks.

[@bellarose-au]

@@VandrothSoryn ???

[@boitumelomoroke6384]

Incorrect. Must be stored in the fridge.

[@bradnm495]

Good video, great sense of humour.

[@joemomma1827]

I have been three months on Ozempic and dosing 1.0 and in the belly. The effect had been waning, so I did the back of my arm 4 days ago and buddy that kicked it in the butt. I had constipation for the first few days, but I upped the water intake and increased my magnesium. I'm back to indifference to food and my blood sugar is staying at an average of 101 for the past 7 days.

[@mariwilliams8503]

What magnesium are you taking.?? I have been feeling the same

[@joemomma1827]

@@mariwilliams8503 puritans pride Triple Magnesium Complex 400mg 2 capsules every evening. Good price on 3 bottles.

[@joemomma1827]

@@mariwilliams8503 I'm on 2.0 dosage now and I am back to the stomach. No constipation since taking the magnesium.

[@jackievega4100]

Today I injected my arm and it took me out. Lost 30lbs to date and always injected into my belly.

[@joemomma1827]

@@mariwilliams8503 Used a triple magnesium and I still take it although I stopped the Ozempic. Man, it feels good to have my digestion moving again.

[@Gordonsmusic911]

Excellent video. Thank you for doing it.

[@NursingBizness]

My pleasure 🙂

[@CoachSemaj]

Thank you this was very helpful

[@danielleresendez414]

Welp, I took my first injection last week and it was in my belly. Today was the first day I felt hungry… and my second dose is tomorrow. I’ll try the thigh!

[@jackievega4100]

Try your arm

[@Kloops]

I really hope the thigh injection will reduce my symptoms. I am starting back on the 2 mg and until now I have been doing the injections in my abdomen only. And when I was in 2 mg before, I had the worst vomiting and diarrhea ever. The pressure was enormous and I felt I was dying.

[@imagineme6406]

Be careful saying "that you felt like you wanted to die". Never put those words out into the universe.

[@Kloops]

@@imagineme6406 thanks. I definitely meant more like I felt I was dying. I’ll have to change it.

[@necee11]

In my experience, I had no symptoms when injecting in my arm or thigh. I tend to not use my stomach as an injection site due to the symptoms.

[@sheriu7167]

That’s a very high dosage. I’ve been on 0.50 forever and it’s fine

[@Albert-777]

@@necee11agreed 👍🏼

[@type_o_negative459]

Life saver! Thank you nurse

[@Lolli_S]

thank you so much for the video, I couldn't find any clues on how to get an injection in my hip, You helped me a lot!

[@MrPj2001]

Thanks for this video! Super helpful!

[@mletgrice63]

Learned something important AGAIN! 😊Thank you!

[@NursingBizness]

Happy to help 🤩

[@just_norma7]

Thank you! Very informative 🙏🏻

[@NursingBizness]

Glad it was helpful! 🤩

[@aaronarizo6360]

Thank you for this video! Just took my first Ozempic injection, and your video helped me a lot.

[@rosamccarron7701]

Same 😊

[@foxhogg]

Hi just tried my first dose, but I didn’t feel the injection going in and there was a drop of liquid on my skin, when i pulled out. Is this normal or did I miss it. I had expected to feel the needle. Not sure what to do?

[@NursingBizness]

Great questions. You don’t always feel the needle going in. There can sometimes be a drop of liquid on the skin but you still received the dose of medication. You are good to go until your next injection! 😊

[@1521CeCe]

Great post

[@kensredemption]

Dang…I guess I’m stuck with my belly. My arms and legs got too lean after I started working out. 😅

[@maritesgabaldon3026]

Can i inject in the muscle at 90 degrees?

[@kelleyhagerman7262]

So I’ve been injecting in my stomach for quite sometime and I have noticed it’s def not working like it used to- I’m not gaining or losing weight anymore - if I move to my arm or thigh my guess is I will see even less result since I’d be moving to a slow area? True or ?

[@boitumelomoroke6384]

On second dose, injecting on my tummy. No effects at all. The urge to eat still there. 😕.

[@lan1650]

Any idea why the medication leaks when injecting? I injected in the abdomen and it leaked down when i pressed the button.

[@NursingBizness]

Sometimes the needle isn’t in far enough and sometimes it is simply the amount of medication being injected.

[@SuperHayley21]

I injected in my stomach and I had the worst vomiting and nausea. Will switching to the thigh help?

[@Albert-777]

Yes

[@donaldmccleary9015]

Thanks for the video. I had bruising today injecting in my abdomen. Is this because I it a blood vessel or pushed too hard on the pen? I made sure the needle was in straight and not at an angle. I alternate my injection site every week amd this is the first time I have had any bruising. I have very little fat on my thigh and noticed a little bleeding on my third injection, so i switched to my stomach. I have had no side effects yet. Fingers crossed!

[@kerrieshannon8650]

Ok didn't know you had to squeeze a chunk lol I've been just straight injecting into stomach..each week I switch sides around my belly button .. Could this be why I've stopped loosing weight?? I'm actually on it for type 2..but lost 12 lbs in 7.weeks but now 0.. And my appetite and sugar cravings are back !!!!🙄☹️

[@NursingBizness]

It never hurts to switch some things up to see if it makes a difference! I have had many patients start to lose weight again after switching their injection sites. I don't have any scientific data to back this up - just good ole patient feedback. 🙂

[@geminuri]

I tried my thigh today and it stung lol. going back to the abdomen

[@lauraanderson251]

Me too and it freaked me out a bit!

[@uther10]

Thanks for the this great information, I have been prescribed just waiting for insurance authorization, and I am not a fan of shots.

[@NursingBizness]

There are a lot of people in your shoes! It’s not as bad as you think 😅

[@leelaa219]

I injected it in my thighs and arm for 4 weeks and thought the effect was subsiding and that I need to up my dose. Three days ago I injected it in my belly (still 0.25) and it's hitting so hard, I can't really eat for two days now. 😳

[@TheSpeakEasyLounge]

I'm on week 5 (Thursday will be #5). I've only injected in my stomach on the right 3x and once on the left side. I'm going to try my upper thigh this week due to quite a bit of nausea, and vomiting . I'm hopeful changing the sight might make a difference. I hope that you're doing better. I'm still only on .25 and am nervous about titrating up but also eager to see more success. Wishing you the best. Ask your doctor if they can prescribe you Zofran ( the desolvable tabs) they work fast and taste sweet so it won't add to the nausea.

[@sevyntee1024]

@@TheSpeakEasyLoungesame here but I did my arm

[@jackievega4100]

I have been on ozempic for 7 months to date. Lost 30 lbs. Today I injected my arm and took me out.

[@gloriamathews4033]

Does being absorbed more quickly mean more side effects?

[@NursingBizness]

Correct, some have noticed that slower absorbing sites will result in less side effects for them.

[@MrPj2001]

I initially injected on my stomach, side effects were the worst so did the thigh next and felt very minimal side effects

[@celerinanicholls9656]

Hi..thanks for the info I'll try it next week...have a nice day !!

[@the1andonlylex]

I've injected in my upper thigh area moving towards the outer part. Is that a problem? I haven't found the medication very effective. Have only lost 5 lbs in the month that I've taken it. Thanks!

[@catherinesowers4615]

Thank you

[@vallopez7538]

I have no fat on my leg and it bruised when i did do it there 😢 sticking to my tummy or arm

[@christyligare413]

I stared in March of 2024 and loss and total of 6lbs slowly moving up to 1.0 dose. I injected in my tummy area. I eat clean and don’t drink much at all. I teach fitness classes so working out isn’t my issue. I was still having cravings and always hungry. My doctor just upped my dose to 2 and last week was my first injection and I tried my thigh area. Towards the end of the week I’m starving and don’t notice much difference. Hoping a few more weeks on the 2mg dose will help with results. I’m scared I’m one of the few this drug doesn’t work on. Any suggestions?

[@toddjenest3212]

Is it necessary to "pinch" the skin during injection?

[@Ela.elizabeth]

I injected in my bicep before I saw this. Is that an issue?

[@BrooksSea]

Ohh 😮no maybe I’ve been doing it wrong!! I’ve been doing it directly on the front of my thigh not moving to the outter part of my thigh! And I’ve gained 2 pounds being on WEGOVY!! Ugh next month I’ll do my stomach 😢

[@robertharnden5472]

My injection site on my stomach started hurting a week later

[@minervabernal4879]

I gave myself first injection Friday evening and Sunday evening I developed Nausea and vomited everything in my stomach and diarrhea also at same time! Also stomach pain! Next day I was out of it, headache backache, tired, Is this happening after every injection???

[@reneek9607]

If some injection sites are not absorbing as well or having as great of affect then can you only use the belly area to inject and just alternate that area only every other week? Is there a problem with doing this? Thanks!

[@jacole7492]

I would tell you that if you are losing weight & not rotating your injection sites, you're achieving something that works for you.

[@yeseniamolina2459]

Hi im considering taking ozempic and would like to know if taking this medication cause low blood pressure.? I currently take blood pressure medication.

[@NursingBizness]

It isn’t known to impact blood pressure but I would speak with your provider on if it has interactions with your specific blood pressure medications!

[@MrDannyr2000]

when you inject does it bleed ?

[@brutusofnn]

No bleeding unless you are doing it VERY wrong!

[@priscillafraide2968]

Week 4 still as hungry as before no weight loss 😢 when can I expect results?

[@shope7030]

You may simply have to get a higher dose. There is nothing wrong with your body not benefiting from the starter dose. We are all not made the same and your body is not affected. Up your dose until it works. Keep us posted.

[@boitumelomoroke6384]

Im on second dose yet feeling the same. No weight loss. I even crave alcohol. 😏

[@suzycarmichael933]

Does it hurt? So scared of needles

[@daphne201239]

You don't feel the needle, it's so tiny (especially if you're pinching your skin).

[@currentuser6118]

Yes if you miss like 1 cm itll sting, hurt like someones stabbing you with a knife and leave huge bruising. Be precise.

[@planetcrawdaddy]

No. I don't l8ke needles either. Thigh.

[@conservativeamber1216]

How of you have No fat on the legs It's hard to pinch muscle lol

[@janetpowers2792]

All excelent cozepemic iideas

[@NursingBizness]

👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@johnnyr8603]

I’m extremely concerned because of all the people talking about the paralyzed stomach’s that have been in the recent media and news. Also, it should be noted that I switched the injection site from my stomach to my thigh as I didn’t know that this was an option until I saw your video. Now I have a large lump on my thigh and it has turned red. Should I be concerned?

[@liviar2837]

Why wouldn't you ask such a question to YOUR DOCTOR and NOT a youtube video 😮

[@marinasilvas5500]

I injected ozempic in my lower thigh ,should I be concerned

[@joemomma1827]

I think as long as you get it into the fat your good. I don't have any fat on the outside of my thigh so I cant do that spot. I have plenty of fat on my inner thigh and my belly. I did the first arm injection 4 days ago and it worked great.

[@cherylbrantley4736]

How painful can it be.

[@necee11]

9 week and I've I lost zero pounds so far smh Starting 1mg today.

[@boitumelomoroke6384]

How is your diet and do you take alcohol? Current weight in KG?

[@necee11]

I'm on my 7th month now... I saw no results until I changed my diet and started working out.

[@R-u-t-h-I-e]

Can you inject in your bottom?

[@claudettetyack7433]

What about bum

[@wandaperkins9373]

Thank you