Experts reveal the surprising reason why your Ozempic might not be working READ MORE: Is this viral TikTok drink the new OZEMPIC? Experts weigh in By Luke Andrews Senior Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 17:47 EDT, 28 June 2024 | Updated: 18:14 EDT, 28 June 2024 e-mail View comments The diabetes-turned weight-loss drug Ozempic has helped tens of thousands of Americans slim down, yet some people report their prescription isn't delivering the results it should. Now, experts have suggested one reason why the blockbuster drug may not be performing as expected.
Simply, you might not be storing the medication properly, dampening its potency and efficacy. While it's common to keep prescriptions in the bathroom medicine cabinet, providers say Ozempic should be stored in the refrigerator instead, kept at a cool 36 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Doctors also warned that the medication should never be frozen or stored somewhere in direct sunlight, because this can cause the medication to breakdown.
Dr. Mir Ali, a bariatric surgeon, said : 'If Ozempic is not refrigerated, it will likely lose its efficacy over time. In some cases, it may cause more side effects.
' Doctors say some Ozempic patients may not be rapidly losing weight on the drug because they are not storing it correctly (stock) Instructions say to keep all new and unopened Ozempic pens in the refrigerator. Once Ozempic is used for the first time, you can keep it either in or out of the fridge, but it should still not be .