Using Your Ozempic Pen
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- Опубліковано 2 гру 2024
- 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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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!
It can certainly be scary and intimidating. So glad that you found our video helpful. Best of luck on your journey!
Same
Yes , this helps .my anxiety is really high
How is it going? I'm to scared to even prick my finger to test for blood sugar
Everyone is a visual learner
Thank you for being the only person on the globe to simply and clearly warn that it’s a multi-use pen
Sent this to my mom as she was confused and this explained it so well, thank you.
You're very welcome! We are so glad that your mom found it helpful. 😀
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!
So glad that it was helpful for you!
I see it’s been two months. I just started today. Have you lost any weight yet, if so how much?
@@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.
@@shannonbittner1688I’m about to start mine in a few days and i’m terrified. Any crazy side effects upon first injection?
This is my first time using Ozempic. Your demonstration was very clear. Thank you so much.
So glad that we could help. Using the pen for the first time can be confusing!
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
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@@SFBenjaminK0:47 0:47 0:47
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.
@@sebas_ruel yep, we have a separate video on how to prime a new pen!
@@watkinsmetabolic what if I turned the dial before priming the pen? (haven't had first dose yet)
@@mrymer1965 no problem, you can just turn it back to zero and prime!
I failed very 1st attempt. I did not turn it to the dotted line. So i guess it did not work? What about the 2 week when I inject again? Help please
@@livieg.2182 if you turned it past the dotted line to the dose amount, heard the clicking, and the dose indicator returned to zero, you likely got your full dose
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 🤗
So glad that you found it helpful, Karryn! Good luck!
Thank you
@@joelgarcia3440 It hurts me. I hate it. Should be made like insulin pens. Those don't hurt.
How do you guys like it I start today. Any side affects?
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.
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.
Glad you found it helpful, Beverly!
My 1st injection tonight, thanks so much for your very helpful video. After reading the comments I was no longer fearful 🙂
Glad it helped!
Any updates on the usage? How much mg have you used so far and any weight loss?
I really think your demonstration is one of the best. You did leave out priming the needle but since that was two years ago maybe things have changed. As a retired nurse I can say you did a very good job with your demonstration.
@@Binga7686 thank you for the kind feedback! We do have a separate video on priming if you would like to check it out!
This was the best video on UA-cam 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!!
So glad that it was helpful for you! Good luck! 👍🏻
Watched many tutorials. This was by far the best and most informative.
Glad it was helpful!
Best Instructions to date, as someone who has watched over 10 various 'How-To-Guides' - THIS 'Step by Step' was super simple and insightful. Thank you!
Thank you for the kind feedback!
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!
You’ll do great!
Great demonstration. Best demonstration available online.
We are so glad that you found it helpful! Thanks for taking the time to tell us. 👍🏻
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.
That's wonderful! So glad that it was helpful for you. Thank you for sharing this great feedback!
I’ve been putting off trying it for MONTHS and was even going to ask if a nurse at the clinic could do my injections for me. Today I finally sat down and said just do it. When I tell you… I did not feel a THING. Not even a pinch!! I held it against my fat roll and pressed every so slightly and the needle just disappeared into my gut without any pain whatsoever. I had to double check that the needle had actually gotten into my skin. It was pressed flat against the abdomen roll, the flat part of the base against my stomach so the needle HAD to be through the skin all the way. That’s how much it didn’t hurt, not even a pinch like I said. Go for it!! It’s not going to be what you think!!
@@astridmckagan great!! Glad it went well. Most people don’t feel a thing. And yep, if you inserted the needle so the base is against the skin, it went in :)
اشتريتها من الصيدلية وثم ترددت بسبب الابره واعدتها الى الصيدليه لكن يبدو انني سوف اعود واخذها بعد كلامك هذا لانني ترددت ولدي خوف قليل من الابره 😅
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Thank you. Just gave myself my first dose ever. I was super anxious. This and other prepping video calmed me and was able to inject myself.
@@Nippy2004 so glad you found it helpful! Let us know how things go!
This is my first time using this medication. The instructions are very clear. Thank you.
You are very welcome!
is it working for you? this is my first time applying it
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.
So glad that you found it helpful, Brent. Best of luck!
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!
@@CarsonDoodle so glad that you found it helpful!
Thanks for helping me take my first dose. Simple but very effective.❤
My pleasure 😊
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!
So glad that it was helpful, Jessica! Good luck on your journey.
SO HELPFUL and to the point!! Thank you
You're so welcome!
Thank you....this is my first time injecting myself. You made it very simple.
Just put my first injection... wasn't painful and all and u gived me all the info I needed so thanks 🙏😊
So glad that you found it helpful. Good luck!
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
Is the first dose on double zeros????
No mine was one 0@loveiseverything...7341
We gotta turn it around till it gets to 0.25 first dose then my doctor said 0.5 next
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.
Great news!
Are u using ozampic with diet also
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What’s five Kilos in pounds
@@derranbascom6435 >>>> 11.25lbs
Did my 1st injection on yesterday. I think I administers it correctly.
Great demonstration🙌🏽
Glad that you found it helpful! Good luck!
Oopps administered✅
Very helpful thanks
Did I need to continue to take the pills mitrofirm ??
@@noufissasalam8536 yes
Watched others and didn’t understand at all u were amazing explaining
This vid was absolutely helpful!!!
I'm so glad!
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😮
Thank you! Please feel welcome to share 😊
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.
@@SlayerJoe nope we don’t make a cent for prescribing meds where I practice!
Count to 6, love. That one second matters. ❤
Very Clear & Understanding.
It’s my 1st time with this.👍😊
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. 👍🏻
Any updates on the usage? How much mg have you used so far and any weight loss?
This is the best demonstration. Thank you so much
the best video among hundreds. Thanks
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!
So helpful thanks for the demonstration.
You are so welcome!
This was very helpful! I have type 2 diabetes. and your instructions were clear! Thank you for this video!
@@pesharona.browning8725 so glad it was helpful!
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to show us how to take this medication your appreciated
Thank you for taking the time from YOUR day to provide us with this feedback! We appreciate it very much!
I just did my first injection,thank you for video!
You're very welcome! Best of luck!
Thank you for this! I will have my first dose Friday and this helps tremendously.
You're so welcome! Thank you for taking the time to message us. Good luck!
Very clear and concise directions. Thank you!
You're very welcome!
Thank you so much.
You're welcome!!
Excellent explanation!
Glad that you found it useful!
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.
You don’t have to pinch the skin! You can dial in first or put the needle on first, up to you!
Any updates on the usage? How much mg have you used so far and any weight loss?
Excellent demonstration! Well done
Glad you found it helpful!
thank u so much for the video i would of been lost without it
So glad it was helpful, James. 🙂
Thank you! You made that very simple.
Glad it helped!
The best demonstration. Thank you
So glad you found it helpful!
Thank you ,instructions were very clear
@@susan3839 great! Thanks for the feedback
Thank you for sharing this I am so glad to watch this video I can start my first injection of Ozempic it help me so much
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful video, also the first video showing how to load the pen. Very helpful. Thank you very much.
@@mrrepublican3145 so glad you found it useful!
Very nicely explained! Thank you
You're so welcome!
Thank you, my first time. using OZEMPIC
You're welcome! Good luck!
most perfect demonstration, thank you, thank you!!
@@kittyrexxxx glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback 😁
This was an extremely helpful video. Thank you!
So glad that you found it helpful!
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
Sorry to hear that you had trouble. Unfortunately, I can't give you medical advice via UA-cam 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...
Thank you. This was helpful as my memory doesn't retain information until I've done it a few times.
You're welcome! So glad that you found it helpful!
You are a god send thanks, was terrified Before watching your video
So glad it was helpful!
Very clear! Thank you😊
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you for the video, very clear and concise.
What time do you recommend taking the injection? Morning, After food
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.
My first injection 🙏🏽thank you very much
You're very welcome!
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.
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. 👍🏻
@@watkinsmetabolic would be helpful to show how to prime for new pens.
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?
It can be…just make sure you are inserting the needle all the way to the hub
Are you using it for weight loss if yes then did you lose any weight?
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
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.
thanks very easy to understand instructions
You are welcome!
Thank you for your show❤❤❤❤❤❤
You're welcome!
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
Glad you feel better. I am not familiar with Mankato
Thank you for sharing this information
You are welcome!
You did not mention the extremely important step of priming a new pen. Fortunately, someone else warned me about this.
Thanks, Mark. Although priming is not a critical step, you'll see in the description in this video that we have another video that describes the priming process for new pens. ua-cam.com/video/HC1LXskOflQ/v-deo.html
Thank you for this I did it wrong the first time and this was a very clear video.
@@shellytriplet3853 glad it helped!
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.
Yes, good to know!
Excellent video! Thank you!
So glad it was helpful!
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?
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.
@@greatunz67 this is what I needed to know and the pharmacy not dr explain any of this!!!
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!
Do I need to prime the pen every week? Or just before the first time ever?
Just the first time you use a new pen
Thank you for the instructions. İs it easy to take it to the plane while traveling?
Shouldn't be an issue, but we do have a video on how to travel with your pen!
Thank you for video! When I started applying the medicine, I accidentally took my finger off the button for 1 second and immediately continued pressing it again. Did I get the dose?
@@burcukandemir6701 yes, you should still have gotten the full dose, as long as it returned to zero at the end
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.
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. 🙂
@@watkinsmetabolic Thank you
Thanks so much. I wasn't holding it down long enough
Glad that the video was helpful!
i just started the Ozempic shot, last wednesday , my question is : do i have to take it every week at the same time? so far after the first shot i didn have any side effects, is it ok? i made sure i got the shot the right way as i seen by you, i keep the shot in the fridge the whole time is it the right way to do ? about meall: do i have to eat low carb low fat low sugar but rich with protein? thank u
@@sarahschevelowitz7602 hi! Wow, lots of questions :) First, best to try and stick to the same day each week but if you want to change it up, we have a separate video on what to do if you miss an injection. Second, that is great news that you do not have side effects! The majority of people tolerate it well. Third, you don’t have to keep your pen in the fridge once you start using it. Lastly, best to ask your doc about the most ideal eating plan for you based on your needs, but I always recommend ensuring adequate protein to maintain muscle mass, and trying to reduce processed foods as much as possible.
This helped so much , just did my first , thank you 🙏🏻
Great! So glad it was useful :)
Very helpful, thank you 😊
@@angelaegan7511 so glad you found it useful! Let us know how it goes
Thank you! Very straightforward and well done!
You're welcome!
Very good video
Glad that you found it helpful! Thanks for the feedback!
Very helpful video. Thanks
Thank you so much for this video
You're so welcome!
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.
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.
Thank you.
Question: do we have to purge every week before injection since we put in a new needle each time (which is empty)?
@@regisvoiclair not sure what you mean by purge? Do you mean prime the pen? If so, you only need to do that the first time you use the pen.
@@watkinsmetabolic I mean to empty the air from the needle.
As we use a new needle each time, there is air in the new one. That's why i asked if we need to do the prime action before injection.
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👍💛.😉
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.
Sorry about that! You are correct that the pen can be kept out of the fridge for 8 weeks :)
@@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!
@@jellicle1684 so sorry to hear that! Cost is the major hurdle for most patients, sadly!
Thank you so much 👍 very clear❤
Glad it was helpful!
After it returns to zero, How do you take the following dose? Do you have to reset the pen? How will i know its set on the right amount?
Each time you inject using your pen, it resets to zero so that it's prepared for the next dose. You dial from zero each time and the pen injects the dose selected for that injection. If there isn't enough medicine left in the pen for a full dose, you won't be able to turn the dial beyond the amount remaining inside the pen.
@@watkinsmetabolic Thank you.
Can we put it back in the refrigerator every time after use?
Absolutely! It's not required but there is nothing wrong with putting it back in the fridge.
@@watkinsmetabolic Thank you!
Excellent thank you, so easy,,
Your video is super!! Pat
Thank you so much for the feedback!
Thank you!
You're welcome! Good luck!
Thanks alot you have very well explained 👍.
Glad it could help!
I’m assuming you have to swab area with alcohol. ??
It's not necessary. The needle is as small as one used for a glucometer so alcohol swabs aren't required.
hello, i can't clearly see if there is a liquid inside the transparent portion when i turn it to 0.25. will you be able to see the liquid in it?
@@enaira0308 hi, if it is a brand new pen, it can be difficult to see the liquid, since the plunger has not started to move. As long as the window is clear and not cloudy, that is a good sign! We have a separate video on priming a brand new pen to ensure the liquid is coming out the end properly before you inject. Best of luck!!
@ can you send me the link or just the title pls thanks
Thank you!!!
You're welcome!
Thanks … that was easy. Great video 😊
So glad you found it helpful!
Well done…a great video. Thanks!
You're so welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
... 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.
Yes, count to 6 AFTER the clicking stops
Thank you this one was the best explained sheesh💪🏽
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you 😊😊😊
You are so welcome