Avoid donating if you're experiencing active GI symptoms from semaglutide adjustment
Pens deliver fixed doses (0.25, 0.5, 1.0, 1.7, or 2.4 mg)
Anti-emetic medications have important restrictions: Metoclopramide should only be used for a maximum of 5 days due to neurological side effect risks Domperidone should only be used short-term at the lowest effective dose, and is contraindicated in people with certain heart conditions or taking medications that affect heart rhythm All anti-emetics have potential side effects and drug interactions that your doctor will consider If severe vomiting or dehydration occurs, seek medical review
Again, concentration determines everything: At 1 mg/mL: 20 units = 0.2 mg At 2.5 mg/mL: 20 units = 0.5 mg At 5 mg/mL: 20 units = 1.0 mg At 10 mg/mL: 20 units = 2.0 mg The difference between 0.2 mg and 2.0 mg is tenfold
This includes lean proteins like chicken or fish, lots of colorful vegetables, fruits like berries, and whole grains such as oats or quinoa