Peters adds that you might want to try injecting Ozempic or your GLP-1 of choice at different spots to see if that area of skin can better tolerate the drug
A double-blind study combines drug with behavioral therapy In the present study, researchers investigated the safety and efficacy of semaglutide in treatment-seeking people with AUD and obesity
Semaglutide's long half-life of approximately 7 days (Kapitza et al., J Clin Pharmacol, 2015) means even a microdose lingers, so this approach is not risk-free, but the absolute exposure is low
Last reviewed: June 28, 2026 Last updated: June 28, 2026 Written by: Jay Hastings, CEO of PlexusDx Jay Hastings is the CEO of PlexusDx, a precision health company focused on genetic testing, blood biomarker insights, and personalized wellness recommendations
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Adjusting what you eat can help manage these side effects