Had this happen for the first time in a year of injections and googled randomly and found your RUclips answer. Thank you. The wegovy customer service was so kind and helpful. I would have never thought to call on this. Thank you!
I’ve had the leakage happen when I injected in my belly. I’ve been on Wegovy for 20 months. I switched to my thigh and have never had a problem again. FYI: I’ve lost 94#. About 25 more to go. Hang in there! ❤
That happened to me a few times, thanks to the youtube videos...apparently I was pinching my skin too tight. And on another occasion the needle was partial in, so some ooshed out
I haven’t had this happen with my pens…yet…but it looks like the needle didn’t insert all the way. But keep moving forward!!! I’m Down 20 lbs in 2 months💪🏽
It just happened to me so googled what to do and came across your video so I will be calling that number on pen to get replacement thanks so much for making the video
I have lost 40 pounds. My skin is kinda squshy now so the pen squashes into me causing malfunction of injection. Got a voucher for a full replacement box. To prevent from happening, spread 2 fingers to pull thigh skin tight before injecting instead of pinching fat. So spread flat and inject into a firm spot was the trick.
The thigh is so much more painful than the stomach (which is not painful at all!). I was on Mounjaro for 9 months and just took my first Wegovy tonight with a huge leak. Very disheartening. I'm sure I got only a fraction of the med today. Congrats on your great loss! How long have you been on it?
Week 2 on wegovy, since ozempic is no longer covered by my insurance. That happened to me today! I don't think any medication went in. I had a leftover ozempic pen so I used that, in a lesser dose to be sure I got SOME in my system. I have to say ozempic is much better to use as far as ease with injecting.
Thanks for sharing this information. I started the same day you did. Yesterday was exactly one month since starting. I’m down 20 lbs! My insurance will not cover Wegovy but my wonderful dr gave me another sample pack for another month!!! He is trying to get Ozempic approved, but still waiting….Good luck to you on your journey❤️
Good morning! I don't know if someone has already said this, but if you pinch the fatty skin where you're going to inject, that helps. The same thing happened to me and when I pinch the area, it doesn't happen anymore! Good luck! 😊
This happened to me on my first time last Saturday. I will do my 2nd on me this Saturday. I injected in my stomach. I was standing up in the bathroom. I’m not use to giving myself injections.
I read this comment before I ever injected Wegovy and I vetted it online and found it to be absolutely true and solid advice. I have never wasted a drop of this medicine which is precious due to shortages. It is a shame to waste it and have it dribble out everywhere but where it needs to be. Thank you so much for sharing this information. Had you not, I might not have learned it. Not all videos recommend pinching the skin but it works for me. By the way when I started I had three roles to choose from and now I have just the one and with my stomach getting flatter every week that is getting more difficult to pinch.
@@pippadawg7037 I live in Philly and it’s a shortage and the Pharmacist said it’s a back order til September. They gave me trulicity, which it had to be improved by my insurance. I’m going to look at the reviews before I use it
Thank you for sharing! They don't replace the pen if you admit user error. I flinched and caused the same problem, called Novo Nordisk and they told me to ask my Dr to fill my prescription for next month a week early. No replacement. Good luck on your journey!
this happened to my sis this morning! we came across your video and she called Lily this morning and they gave her a replacement! they said since they can’t replace just 1 vial 🧪 they are sending a box which is 4 vials and they are sending the 4 vials to the pharmacy for pickup
@@rawtruthNuncut Yes sis! That’s what they did for me. Make sure to hold the pin for 10 seconds after the second click before moving it. It helped me. I haven’t had any more issues. Thanks so much!
Thank you! Thank you! This absolutely helped me this morning! I had an issue w leakage this morning for the first time. Yours was the first video I came across. I’ve gone ahead and resolved my issue and will be able to get a replacement from my pharmacy tomorrow. In the meantime I will be using one of the pens I already have. Again, thanks so much and be well my friend!☀️💛
You’re welcome. I didn’t see a video when I had the issue so I decided to do this one to help others. Your pharmacist is going to give you an entire box.
Omg..yes this happened today..my second week on .25. I'm so disappointed and worried that I didn't get enough in as well. And I injected in pretty much the same place..right of belly button. I read on the instructions to stay away from stretch marks...I think that was the issue. Next week it's thigh from now on. Thank you for posting this.
Hello, Twaun❤️. I’m so glad everything worked out for you with the medication. You are a wonderful example of staying positive even when it gets difficult and using the situation to bless others. Thanks so much and love ya.❤
This happened to me, my first time. Thank you for this post and all of the comments. I wanted to start today incase i have side effects. Lesson learned re starting on a weekend😇
I just switched to wegovy 1.7 after being on Ozempic for about 4 months. I've given myself hundreds of shots over the years with no issue but my very first wegovy shot failed, when injecting in my thigh. It's so discouraging to feel it leak out everywhere and then to come here and see this is such a common issue. Thank you for posting about making the call to the pharmaceutical company, I never would have knew I'd have the option of getting a replacement
I saw this before I ever tried to inject my Wegovy pen and I was terrified I would have problems. But I am on my 8th injection and I have never lost one single drop of this drug. I hold the pen straight so it does not inject up nor down. I pinch some skin on my belly (less to pinch every single week by the way) and I hold it tightly against my skin and depress the button at the top. It clicks once, the medicine starts going in and then it clicks a second time and the injection is complete and I remove the pen from my stomach. Sometimes I see a tiny bit of blood smaller than the head of a dresser's pin and sometimes a bit of clear liquid again about the same size as a dresser's pin. It couldn't be easier. I think some people hold the pen at an angle instead of straight into the skin or fail to hold it tightly against the skin. I never get the little bubble on my skin either. You could see she pressed it hard against the skin because of the indentation.
That’s great for you. I haven’t had another leakage since this one. It’s been 16 weeks for me. There have been nurses that had had issues with the pen leaking as well.
I just received my replacement pens. I’m a Nurse and I teach injections to patients and always tell them if there is an issue with their pen to call the manufacturer. Anyways it happened to me they were prompt with their response. I will have to mail the pen back to them so they can investigate if there is a defect. It was also the 0.5mg
That’s great. So they can’t say it’s an user issue considering you’re a professional at administrating injections. Someone recently commented on here that they were told it was a user issue.
Hi. Hi was on ozempic for a while I just started 1mg wagovy .thank u for sharing just incase it happens to me now I know what to do . Good luck on ur journey!!!
Thank you for sharing! This same thing happened to me when I did the first injection. Good to know that they will replace the pens that have malfunctioned. 😊
Yes it happened to me me today. I did my second injection some dripped down my arm. That didn't happen the first time, I guess I was a little anxious to inject this week. I will not get discouraged I will try again next week and make sure to hold pen down and don't move it. Thank you for this video I don't feel so bad now.
@@VeronicaHernandez-sg7ki You’re welcome! It hadn’t happened again. Just wait 10 seconds before moving the pen. You got this!! Best success on your journey!
I experienced a similar issue with my second injection. so I used a different pen with no problems. When I contacted Novartis, they suggested that my doctor should have started with a lower dose (0.25 mg instead of 0.5 mg). They refused to replace the pen and was declined. I requested an incident number and email confirmation to document the issue, but they only provided the incident number. It's unclear why they're questioning the prescribed dose if there might be a hardware malfunction. If another pen fails, I'm concerned about the potential consequences. The customer service has been unhelpful. I may need to consult with a lawyer to resolve this matter. I'll keep you updated on any developments.
Oh wow! My doctor told me that the drugs were suppose to be like that. It was made to start low and then go up each month as long as your side effects are minimum. I guess the company don’t want to replace it because they don’t want to be liable if you have really bad complications. This is very concerning though if you have another pen malfunction.
@@TracesofTwaunsLife I am going to give them another call on Monday, to see what are my options? will the escalation will resolve the issue, or I need my Dr. to write me the 0.25mg? hopefully the insurance will cover it.
@@aymen369 I thank that’s a great idea. Please let me know the status. This is interesting. I would love to share the status with others on this channel.
I have taken 12 Wegovy injections so far, 4 x 0.25 mg and 8 x 0.50 mg (8 because the second box was free with a Novo Nordisk voucher). I experienced minor flowback on my first 3 injections, maybe 1/10th of fluid, probably because I held the pen down on the injection site too long? My 4th injection was perfect. // Then the problems really began. With the 8 x 0.5 mg pens I have used, only one injection sent in all the fluid. One only injected about 1/2 of the fluid. A total of 6 attempted injections resulted in the needle not penetrating my skin, and the entire dose pooled up on top of the injection site. // After the injection that only sent in half the medicine, I began injecting on a level skin surface so the medicine would not just run all over the place. I have a sterile tuberculin syringe (designed for subcutaneous injections) ready to draw the pooled medicine into. It's a delicate and tricky operation, and crazy to have to do it (I am NOT advising YOU to do it, I'm a research biologist / biology professor, just sharing my experience...). Once I draw all the medicine into the syringe I inject it myself. This is actually the only way I have been able to stay on schedule with program, which is good because the medicine works! I am now waiting to pick up a box of 1.0 mg pens, hoping that I'll get another voucher. All these pens need is a stronger spring to drive the needle in, and maybe a slightly longer needle. Frustrating. // What phone number did you call in this video? I'm calling 800-727-6500, and the folks you answer there can only keep records and pass on notes to some other team that is supposed to call me back to issue vouchers, etc., and the process is not quick. // Good luck with your Wegovy journey and thank yo for making this video. 🙏
You push the gray part in and you will hear a click. Then another click. Hold it there until the yellow shows in the window and count to 10, When you push the gray part against your stomach it releases a spring inside and that gets the needle to go in
This is the thing I was concerned with regarding using my stomach for the injection site. When I was using the Saxenda the needles were different so I had more control with the injections but I think I will stick with the arms for the Wegovy. Great video!❤
I liked the needles with Saxenda much better too. Did you find you lost faster with Saxenda then Wegovy? I’ve been on Wegovy for a couple months but I’m not losing like I did with Saxenda.
@@erikarobison2771 I didn’t loose as quickly on the Wegovy as I did with the Saxenda. I am on the 2.4 mg dose now and I don’t think I really started seeing real movement with Wegovy until I got to the 1.7mg dose.
If this happens, are you supposed to take a second dose or wait a week like normal? I just had this happen with a huge amount of liquid on my skin. Dunno if I got any.
I started wegovy last week, just took my 2nd injection today, and got leakage both times. Worried I didn’t get any in either time now. Maybe I should call too!
I’m just a bit behind you, I recently did my second Ozempic injection. I had the same problem with my first injection (not that much, but a little did drip). I read that not pinching the skin helps so I did that the second time and it did seem to help!
That happen to me 2 weeks ago and that needle hurt when I injected. Since being on Wegovy the needles are usually painless and easy to inject so I am not sure why this same exact thing happened to me too!
I think it just happened to me. This is my second dose of .25. The first time it was a small amount but this last time it was a lot. I’m afraid that I didn’t get any although there is a spot to show it punctured my thigh.
I have had a probably about 3 times the pen leaked on my stomach. I don't inject my stomach anymore because I saw a video that you will lose more weight if you inject it your arm
I had an reaction on wegovy of course I was started on 1.7mg a high dose to start with it could be that reason but the next day after the injection I woke up heart racing vomiting feeling week it was so bad . I'll never take it never again
@TracesofTwaunsLife it was through plush care on line it wasn't my dr , I'm waiting for it to leave My system I think it takes 7 days my blood pressure n heart rate went high it was so scary in setting here crying now I'm so emotional I pray the worst is over. I threw up a lit n threw up blood.
I’ve done this in thigh, the arm the stomach and I still can get Medicine drip down. Had the nurse instruct us on how to inject and we’re still struggling. Ive had no problem injecting Epi-pens, Ozempic shots and Saxenda. What is going on?
Tbh I experience a little leakage every darn time. It's usually just a little bubble / drop but one time I think the entire thing came out. I called for the voucher and they said they would send one but I never got it. 😂 I just skipped that week ultimately. I kinda wish they would just give us the ozempic style needle where the needle sticks out because I think the issue is likely that the needle doesn't pop out fully on Wegovy at times.
That is good to know because I have been having regular spillage as well but I also am not losing any weight (I've completed 2 months and only lost 4 pounds)
@@brandiebrealty8379 I highly recommend the side of the thigh. It's the only place I get zero leakage. I should add that it's the most firm / least jiggly area of my body and I really think the flat surface is the reason I'm more successful there. I've never tried the abdominal area but I'm too jiggly there to even consider it 🤣😂
@@brandiebrealty8379 Im losing because of better choices in foods and lowering my calories. From what I’ve researched, weight loss doesn’t really occurs until we reach 1MG.
it leaks because when you push down you have to continue to hold down until all the liquid is inside you. then count to 10 after you see the full yellow bar and lift up.
How have you been so far? Doing research to take myself but from my perspective maybe try the pinch method because it could be that their isn't enough resistance from ur skin toward the needle so pinching will probably make a firmer surface for the needle if u get what I'm saying
This happened to me yesterday when I did my first injection after I took out the needle I felt it drip on my tummy down. I’m wondering if I should do another one or just wait until next week.
But you didn't find out WHY it happened. That happened to me TWICE! 😱 Last week all the liquid spilled out. I did it again today and THE SAME THING happened to me! That's TWO WEEKS without any medicine maiing it into my body. I never thought of calling Wegovy directly. Thanks for making me think of that! I'll call them tomorrow. I'm SO frustrated! 😭😭😭 Thank you for sharing!
Try holding the pen in place (into your skin) for 10 seconds after the second click. I was told that by two people who commented on one of my videos. I haven’t had anymore problems. Try it!
Ive never used my stomach and I just gave myself an injection but I didn’t hear the second click and it had been a min but when I pulled it out it squirted out , some medicine went in but not all!!! Never heard the second click!!! 😫😫😫😫😫
@EricMontijo I called the company they replaced my box I haven't had a issue again. I think it was a bad batch. I also don't pinch my skin anymore but haven't had it happen since got new box and I think I am 2 or 3 boxes later!
Just injected pen #5 and the med ran down my stomach! No needle prick! I'm so disgusted. I'd say None of my med went in. I had seen your video and am going to use another pen. Will call Tuesday and report! Problem is No Wegovy in my area . I drove to another county to fill this script. Oh My... 3:26
My first injection leaked from my thigh. I'm terrified of needles when it clicked I jumped. Hoping some went into my skin..seems it only clicked once. Maybe it'll go better next week
It just happened to me as well (first dose) and I’m an IVF veteran who had to be on 4 injectables daily the entire pregnancy and NEVER had anything happen like this before…so upsetting. Oh well I guess next week I’ll switch to injecting into the thigh (UGH; sounds awful!)
Just did my first dose and the same thing happened to me 😅 i tried my stomach this time, so next time I am going to try my thigh like someone suggested in the comments.
I had the very same thing happen to me and it was on the 0.5 mg pen. I did the same thing you did and received a voucher. It's annoying but you have the right outlook! Just keep it pushing 😆. Wishing you much success.
I called when a pen leaked for me and they said they would send me a voucher but I never received it. I wondered if that was common. I guess it was just me. The thing is it takes so long that by then my insurance was ready to cover the next box anyway. But still. 😮
@@TracesofTwaunsLife WOW they never offered to email it to me. They were going to mail it. She gave me a case number, but I just didn't feel like calling again and playing phone tree. But anyway yeah I still have some leakage for most injections. Actually! I used to do side of the thigh and I don't think I had any trouble, but eventually, I realized that it was supposed to be at the front of the thigh, so I started doing front of the thigh....but I think I will return back to the side of the thigh because I never had leakage there, and the medicine worked just fine. The side of the leg is closer to muscle, which is probably why they tell you to do the front of the leg, but I’ve got plenty of fat all the way around my leg so it shouldn’t matter. Lol. 😂
i just lost my whole 1st dose...it wouldnt click when i 1st put the pen to my stomach. when i pulled the pen away then it clicked and the medecine squirted out all over the floor. I grabbed another pen and that one worked. I did not lose any of that one
@@mikeb2611 I gave them the voucher and they entered the number into the computer and gave the voucher back to me. Honestly you can probably read them the number.
Girl it will be okay, sometimes things happen. Yes cheer yourself up because you have come a long way to let this dampen you joy. Your going to be good. love ya and have a good day.
This just happened to me a few minutes ago I’m so upset 😓 ! Luckily I found your video and I will call first thing Monday morning when they open. I’m super bummed I’ll have to wait ….. I was so exited to finally start this would’ve been my first dose idk if I should try another pen or wait and see if they’ll give me a replacement 🫤
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Had this happen for the first time in a year of injections and googled randomly and found your RUclips answer. Thank you. The wegovy customer service was so kind and helpful. I would have never thought to call on this. Thank you!
You’re welcome 😀♥️ I’m glad that I thought of recording this video. It seems to have helped several of Wegovy customers.
I’ve had the leakage happen when I injected in my belly. I’ve been on Wegovy for 20 months. I switched to my thigh and have never had a problem again. FYI: I’ve lost 94#. About 25 more to go. Hang in there! ❤
Oh that’s wonderful. Great job! Thank you so much!
I always had a problem when i injected in my stomach leakage. And with my arms sometimes it will leaked.
@@marnellysimmons8017 i haven’t had anymore issues.
I have only had this problem since I started on the 0.5. When I took the .25 I never had this problem.
That happened to me a few times, thanks to the youtube videos...apparently I was pinching my skin too tight. And on another occasion the needle was partial in, so some ooshed out
I haven’t had this happen with my pens…yet…but it looks like the needle didn’t insert all the way. But keep moving forward!!! I’m Down 20 lbs in 2 months💪🏽
I’m not sure. That’s wonderful! You’re doing great! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
It just happened to me so googled what to do and came across your video so I will be calling that number on pen to get replacement thanks so much for making the video
@@maryannmanzanares2031 you’re welcome. Don’t throw away the pen. They will ask you for the lot number on the pen.
I have lost 40 pounds. My skin is kinda squshy now so the pen squashes into me causing malfunction of injection. Got a voucher for a full replacement box. To prevent from happening, spread 2 fingers to pull thigh skin tight before injecting instead of pinching fat. So spread flat and inject into a firm spot was the trick.
Ok thank you for the tip. Congrats on getting rid of 40lbs!!! Awesome 😀♥️
@@jennie3244 I did with the approval of my physician.
The thigh is so much more painful than the stomach (which is not painful at all!). I was on Mounjaro for 9 months and just took my first Wegovy tonight with a huge leak. Very disheartening. I'm sure I got only a fraction of the med today. Congrats on your great loss! How long have you been on it?
I have been doing stomach and switched to thigh- wayyyy better- but small leakage after 🤨@@notAsoccerMom
Week 2 on wegovy, since ozempic is no longer covered by my insurance. That happened to me today! I don't think any medication went in. I had a leftover ozempic pen so I used that, in a lesser dose to be sure I got SOME in my system. I have to say ozempic is much better to use as far as ease with injecting.
Thanks for sharing this information. I started the same day you did. Yesterday was exactly one month since starting. I’m down 20 lbs! My insurance will not cover Wegovy but my wonderful dr gave me another sample pack for another month!!! He is trying to get Ozempic approved, but still waiting….Good luck to you on your journey❤️
That’s wonderful! That’s a great success 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Hopefully it will be approved considering it’s helping you.
Good morning! I don't know if someone has already said this, but if you pinch the fatty skin where you're going to inject, that helps. The same thing happened to me and when I pinch the area, it doesn't happen anymore! Good luck! 😊
Hi Britney, you are the first person to comment on it. Thanks for the tip. I will try it.
This happened to me on my first time last Saturday. I will do my 2nd on me this Saturday. I injected in my stomach. I was standing up in the bathroom. I’m not use to giving myself injections.
I read this comment before I ever injected Wegovy and I vetted it online and found it to be absolutely true and solid advice. I have never wasted a drop of this medicine which is precious due to shortages. It is a shame to waste it and have it dribble out everywhere but where it needs to be. Thank you so much for sharing this information. Had you not, I might not have learned it. Not all videos recommend pinching the skin but it works for me. By the way when I started I had three roles to choose from and now I have just the one and with my stomach getting flatter every week that is getting more difficult to pinch.
@@pippadawg7037 I live in Philly and it’s a shortage and the Pharmacist said it’s a back order til September. They gave me trulicity, which it had to be improved by my insurance. I’m going to look at the reviews before I use it
@@pippadawg7037 some people use their thigh or arm.
Thank you so much for this video! I had the same problem. I’ll be calling!
You’re welcome
Thank you very much for posting this, it just helped us a lot. We had the exact same leak issue.
You’re welcome!
Thank you for this video. Same thing happened to me and you helped me figure out what to do. I wish you much success in your weight loss journey!
Great! Thanks so much & I hope you’re successful as well 😀♥️
This happened to me today!!!! So glad I watched your video. Switching to my thigh with the replacement.
Oh my! It’s happening quite often. Smh Call to get a replacement.
Did you end up having one more or should I just wait till next week
@@HasnaaChadi-bd3xe call your doctor
Thank God everything work out well. Keep up the work. Be bless.
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 🙌🏾👏🏾
Thank you for sharing!!! It happen to me and I didn’t know what to do. Until I found you!
I’m glad that you found me. Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for posting this detailed video- this will be very helpful if i ever need to do this! You are a blessing!!
You’re welcome 😀
Thank you so much for sharing this issue and how you delt with it! Very helpful!!
You’re welcome!
Thank you for sharing!
@@dshell1095 you’re welcome
Same thing just happened to me. I’m tempted to try it again, but I’ll wait till next week. Thank you so much!
@@Carol4real193 call your doctor. I did and she told me to give myself another one. I was fine with it. No side effects.
Thank you for sharing! They don't replace the pen if you admit user error. I flinched and caused the same problem, called Novo Nordisk and they told me to ask my Dr to fill my prescription for next month a week early. No replacement. Good luck on your journey!
Oh my! Thank you so much. I wish you well on your journey. You got this!
this happened to my sis this morning! we came across your video and she called Lily this morning and they gave her a replacement! they said since they can’t replace just 1 vial 🧪 they are sending a box which is 4 vials and they are sending the 4 vials to the pharmacy for pickup
@@rawtruthNuncut Yes sis! That’s what they did for me. Make sure to hold the pin for 10 seconds after the second click before moving it. It helped me. I haven’t had any more issues. Thanks so much!
You did help me. I thought I did something wrong but now I see that I didn't. Thank you
You’re welcome
Thank you! Thank you! This absolutely helped me this morning! I had an issue w leakage this morning for the first time. Yours was the first video I came across. I’ve gone ahead and resolved my issue and will be able to get a replacement from my pharmacy tomorrow. In the meantime I will be using one of the pens I already have. Again, thanks so much and be well my friend!☀️💛
You’re welcome. I didn’t see a video when I had the issue so I decided to do this one to help others. Your pharmacist is going to give you an entire box.
@@TracesofTwaunsLife I’ve subbed and will follow your journey😀Please also thank your sister for all of us! She helped you and you passed it on!🫶✌️
@@mrskewr thanks hun! I appreciate that. I will let her know.
Omg..yes this happened today..my second week on .25. I'm so disappointed and worried that I didn't get enough in as well. And I injected in pretty much the same place..right of belly button. I read on the instructions to stay away from stretch marks...I think that was the issue. Next week it's thigh from now on. Thank you for posting this.
I’ve never used any other area. I just change from left to right of the lower stomach each week.
This video was super helpful. Thank you for posting!
You’re welcome
Thank you for doing this! You are preparing me for my journey 💜
Awesome! When are you starting?
Hello, Twaun❤️. I’m so glad everything worked out for you with the medication. You are a wonderful example of staying positive even when it gets difficult and using the situation to bless others. Thanks so much and love ya.❤
I was worried for a little while. I’m glad that it worked out. Thank you so much luv! Love you too. I appreciate your continuous support.
@@TracesofTwaunsLife ♥️
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This happened to me, my first time. Thank you for this post and all of the comments. I wanted to start today incase i have side effects. Lesson learned re starting on a weekend😇
@@torihanson2206 I thought they would’ve improved the pens by now. Call to get you a new box.
Thank you! Mine messed up tonight. Now I know what to do.
Yes & you’re welcome Queen
I just switched to wegovy 1.7 after being on Ozempic for about 4 months. I've given myself hundreds of shots over the years with no issue but my very first wegovy shot failed, when injecting in my thigh. It's so discouraging to feel it leak out everywhere and then to come here and see this is such a common issue. Thank you for posting about making the call to the pharmaceutical company, I never would have knew I'd have the option of getting a replacement
You’re welcome Kimberly. You will receive a new box of 4. Keep your head up. You got this 😀♥️
How do they replace it? Do you just say you have problems with the injection leaking?
Great information thank you, very helpful
You’re welcome
I saw this before I ever tried to inject my Wegovy pen and I was terrified I would have problems. But I am on my 8th injection and I have never lost one single drop of this drug. I hold the pen straight so it does not inject up nor down. I pinch some skin on my belly (less to pinch every single week by the way) and I hold it tightly against my skin and depress the button at the top. It clicks once, the medicine starts going in and then it clicks a second time and the injection is complete and I remove the pen from my stomach. Sometimes I see a tiny bit of blood smaller than the head of a dresser's pin and sometimes a bit of clear liquid again about the same size as a dresser's pin. It couldn't be easier. I think some people hold the pen at an angle instead of straight into the skin or fail to hold it tightly against the skin. I never get the little bubble on my skin either. You could see she pressed it hard against the skin because of the indentation.
That’s great for you. I haven’t had another leakage since this one. It’s been 16 weeks for me. There have been nurses that had had issues with the pen leaking as well.
I just received my replacement pens. I’m a Nurse and I teach injections to patients and always tell them if there is an issue with their pen to call the manufacturer. Anyways it happened to me they were prompt with their response. I will have to mail the pen back to them so they can investigate if there is a defect. It was also the 0.5mg
That’s great. So they can’t say it’s an user issue considering you’re a professional at administrating injections. Someone recently commented on here that they were told it was a user issue.
Hi. Hi was on ozempic for a while I just started 1mg wagovy .thank u for sharing just incase it happens to me now I know what to do . Good luck on ur journey!!!
Hi Carmen, that’s great! Please feel free to share tips that you have. Thanks so much!
Thank you for sharing! This same thing happened to me when I did the first injection. Good to know that they will replace the pens that have malfunctioned. 😊
You’re welcome! Call them 😀
Yes it happened to me me today. I did my second injection some dripped down my arm. That didn't happen the first time, I guess I was a little anxious to inject this week. I will not get discouraged I will try again next week and make sure to hold pen down and don't move it. Thank you for this video I don't feel so bad now.
@@VeronicaHernandez-sg7ki You’re welcome! It hadn’t happened again. Just wait 10 seconds before moving the pen. You got this!! Best success on your journey!
I experienced a similar issue with my second injection. so I used a different pen with no problems. When I contacted Novartis, they suggested that my doctor should have started with a lower dose (0.25 mg instead of 0.5 mg). They refused to replace the pen and was declined.
I requested an incident number and email confirmation to document the issue, but they only provided the incident number. It's unclear why they're questioning the prescribed dose if there might be a hardware malfunction.
If another pen fails, I'm concerned about the potential consequences. The customer service has been unhelpful. I may need to consult with a lawyer to resolve this matter. I'll keep you updated on any developments.
Oh wow! My doctor told me that the drugs were suppose to be like that. It was made to start low and then go up each month as long as your side effects are minimum. I guess the company don’t want to replace it because they don’t want to be liable if you have really bad complications. This is very concerning though if you have another pen malfunction.
@@TracesofTwaunsLife I am going to give them another call on Monday, to see what are my options? will the escalation will resolve the issue, or I need my Dr. to write me the 0.25mg? hopefully the insurance will cover it.
@@aymen369 I thank that’s a great idea. Please let me know the status. This is interesting. I would love to share the status with others on this channel.
I have taken 12 Wegovy injections so far, 4 x 0.25 mg and 8 x 0.50 mg (8 because the second box was free with a Novo Nordisk voucher). I experienced minor flowback on my first 3 injections, maybe 1/10th of fluid, probably because I held the pen down on the injection site too long? My 4th injection was perfect. // Then the problems really began. With the 8 x 0.5 mg pens I have used, only one injection sent in all the fluid. One only injected about 1/2 of the fluid. A total of 6 attempted injections resulted in the needle not penetrating my skin, and the entire dose pooled up on top of the injection site. // After the injection that only sent in half the medicine, I began injecting on a level skin surface so the medicine would not just run all over the place. I have a sterile tuberculin syringe (designed for subcutaneous injections) ready to draw the pooled medicine into. It's a delicate and tricky operation, and crazy to have to do it (I am NOT advising YOU to do it, I'm a research biologist / biology professor, just sharing my experience...). Once I draw all the medicine into the syringe I inject it myself. This is actually the only way I have been able to stay on schedule with program, which is good because the medicine works! I am now waiting to pick up a box of 1.0 mg pens, hoping that I'll get another voucher. All these pens need is a stronger spring to drive the needle in, and maybe a slightly longer needle. Frustrating. // What phone number did you call in this video? I'm calling 800-727-6500, and the folks you answer there can only keep records and pass on notes to some other team that is supposed to call me back to issue vouchers, etc., and the process is not quick. // Good luck with your Wegovy journey and thank yo for making this video. 🙏
Thanks for sharing that tip. Hopefully enough research and experiments will be done to improve the quality of the pens. I don’t like needles. 😩
Thanks so much for sharing this, now I'll know what to do if I'm ever in the same situation! 🙂
- Brandon (from VA)
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Same exact thing happened to me this week. Looked just like yours. I’m just waiting to take my next dosage as usual.
Hopefully the next one will be fine.
This just happened to. I wonder if the pharmacy will accept the voucher, and does the doc have to send in another script?
The doctor will not have to do send in another script. Yes the pharmacy will accept the voucher.
✨ I just took my first shot and this happened to me. Thanks for making this video.
You’re welcome! Call to get a replacement.
@@TracesofTwaunsLife I called and they wouldn’t replace it because they said it was user error (even though I followed the very simple instructions)
@@miaborja oh my! So sorry!
Thanks for the info❤
@@peppergirl231able you’re welcome
Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome & thanks for watching!
I’m now on my 7th or 8th dosage of Ozempic and every single one has leaked. Frustrated!
Oh wow! Not good.
Huge thank you as this just happened to me.
You’re welcome
Just started using and had this happen. Definitely trying the thigh next time.
Try holding the pen in for 10 seconds after the second click. See if that helps. 😀♥️
You push the gray part in and you will hear a click. Then another click. Hold it there until the yellow shows in the window and count to 10,
When you push the gray part against your stomach it releases a spring inside and that gets the needle to go in
Yes thank you
This is the thing I was concerned with regarding using my stomach for the injection site. When I was using the Saxenda the needles were different so I had more control with the injections but I think I will stick with the arms for the Wegovy. Great video!❤
Thank you!
I liked the needles with Saxenda much better too. Did you find you lost faster with Saxenda then Wegovy? I’ve been on Wegovy for a couple months but I’m not losing like I did with Saxenda.
@@erikarobison2771 I didn’t loose as quickly on the Wegovy as I did with the Saxenda. I am on the 2.4 mg dose now and I don’t think I really started seeing real movement with Wegovy until I got to the 1.7mg dose.
My Dr told me to count to 15 before pulling it out because it can suction it back out when u pull out the needle
Great advice from your doctor. Someone told me to wait 10 seconds on RUclips so I tried it. It work. No more leakage.
If this happens, are you supposed to take a second dose or wait a week like normal? I just had this happen with a huge amount of liquid on my skin. Dunno if I got any.
I took a second dose with the approval of my doctor.
I started wegovy last week, just took my 2nd injection today, and got leakage both times. Worried I didn’t get any in either time now. Maybe I should call too!
Hi Mia, I would definitely call.
I’m just a bit behind you, I recently did my second Ozempic injection. I had the same problem with my first injection (not that much, but a little did drip). I read that not pinching the skin helps so I did that the second time and it did seem to help!
That’s good to know. Thanks for the tip.
So you don't pinch the skin?
@@pippadawg7037 I do not pinch either
This happened to me. Thank you for sharing your experience. You really helped me a lot! Best of luck and good wishes Twauna. Dennis
You’re welcome & thank you 😀
🙂I'm on Wegovy too. Thanks this is good to know! Nice nails💅
You’re welcome! It’s happening quite often from what I hear.
That happen to me 2 weeks ago and that needle hurt when I injected. Since being on Wegovy the needles are usually painless and easy to inject so I am not sure why this same exact thing happened to me too!
@@Theg8thsha I think it’s a manufacturer error. I hasn’t happened again to me.
same here, my 1st injection and was leaking, can you kindly provide me with the Novak # that you called please , much appreciated.
1-833-Wegovy-1 it’s on the medicine box
I can only use my arms or thighs...belly has too many stretch marks.
I understand
I think it just happened to me. This is my second dose of .25. The first time it was a small amount but this last time it was a lot. I’m afraid that I didn’t get any although there is a spot to show it punctured my thigh.
That’s how it was with me. Call the number on the pen to report it.
@@TracesofTwaunsLife it was a sample given by my doctor. Do you think the company will still replace it?
@@BeautyFilledDisaster515 I’m not sure due to it being a sample.
This was my concern. How would we know if it entered into my body
I had one leak today. Down 25 lbs in 8 weeks. But this one I'm not sure how much medication I received
You’re doing a great job 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. Ask your physician if you can take another one. Then call the number on the pen for a replacement.
MY 2.4 kept spilling out. Dr. Put me back on 1.7 but that one leaked too. 1.7 shots I used before didn't leak. Is anyone else getting leakage?
I haven’t had any more issues
I have had a probably about 3 times the pen leaked on my stomach. I don't inject my stomach anymore because I saw a video that you will lose more weight if you inject it your arm
@@kimberlyangst6553 interesting. I didn’t notice a difference
I had an reaction on wegovy of course I was started on 1.7mg a high dose to start with it could be that reason but the next day after the injection I woke up heart racing vomiting feeling week it was so bad . I'll never take it never again
Ohhhhhh no! That’s not good. Why did your doctor start you so high. 😰😱
@TracesofTwaunsLife it was through plush care on line it wasn't my dr , I'm waiting for it to leave My system I think it takes 7 days my blood pressure n heart rate went high it was so scary in setting here crying now I'm so emotional I pray the worst is over. I threw up a lit n threw up blood.
@@leeann7777 I’ve never heard of them. I don’t trust those weight loss centers.
@@leeann7777 Was it compounded or branded Wegovy?
@notAsoccerMom it was from cvs pharmacy so I think branded but they started me on 1.7 mg instead of .25
I’ve done this in thigh, the arm the stomach and I still can get Medicine drip down. Had the nurse instruct us on how to inject and we’re still struggling. Ive had no problem injecting Epi-pens, Ozempic shots and Saxenda. What is going on?
I’m not sure. My physician showed me.
My first time today using the pen. Stuck myself in the belly and it leaked out. I am upset. That stuff is expensive.
It happened to me once. I was told to wait 10 seconds before moving the pen after the injection to prevent leakage
When you got the other open did you end up taking another shot or you wait till next shot day?
I took another shot the same day.
Oh ok they told me to wait, they didn’t want me to over take anything.🤷🏻♀️
@@JenniferGarcia-pz9uw my doctor told me to take it though. Definitely listen to your doctor.
I’ve tried my stomach several times and I keep having it leak. The only place I can successfully get it is the thigh. I wish the needle was different.
My sister does her arm.
This just happened to me. Never again trying it on my belly. I am trying it on my thigh next time. I was wondering if I should try another dose.
I would ask your doctor first. I continue to use my belly and haven’t had another error like the first one.
Tbh I experience a little leakage every darn time. It's usually just a little bubble / drop but one time I think the entire thing came out. I called for the voucher and they said they would send one but I never got it. 😂 I just skipped that week ultimately. I kinda wish they would just give us the ozempic style needle where the needle sticks out because I think the issue is likely that the needle doesn't pop out fully on Wegovy at times.
Oh wow. They probably will if this continues to be a common & frequent issue.
That is good to know because I have been having regular spillage as well but I also am not losing any weight (I've completed 2 months and only lost 4 pounds)
@@brandiebrealty8379 I highly recommend the side of the thigh. It's the only place I get zero leakage. I should add that it's the most firm / least jiggly area of my body and I really think the flat surface is the reason I'm more successful there. I've never tried the abdominal area but I'm too jiggly there to even consider it 🤣😂
@@brandiebrealty8379 Im losing because of better choices in foods and lowering my calories. From what I’ve researched, weight loss doesn’t really occurs until we reach 1MG.
it leaks because when you push down you have to continue to hold down until all the liquid is inside you. then count to 10 after you see the full yellow bar and lift up.
Yes I know that now. My provider didn’t instruct me that way. After a few successful tries then the accident happened.
How have you been so far? Doing research to take myself but from my perspective maybe try the pinch method because it could be that their isn't enough resistance from ur skin toward the needle so pinching will probably make a firmer surface for the needle if u get what I'm saying
Good so far. I’m going to try the pinching method because several people suggested that way. Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for this!
You’re welcome! I’m glad to help.
Has anyone considered drinking the liquid medication ??
I’m not sure. Great question
This happened to me yesterday when I did my first injection after I took out the needle I felt it drip on my tummy down. I’m wondering if I should do another one or just wait until next week.
@@2luvmyboyz I called my doctor and she told me to do another one. Call your doctor.
But you didn't find out WHY it happened.
That happened to me TWICE! 😱 Last week all the liquid spilled out. I did it again today and THE SAME THING happened to me! That's TWO WEEKS without any medicine maiing it into my body. I never thought of calling Wegovy directly. Thanks for making me think of that! I'll call them tomorrow. I'm SO frustrated! 😭😭😭 Thank you for sharing!
Try holding the pen in place (into your skin) for 10 seconds after the second click. I was told that by two people who commented on one of my videos. I haven’t had anymore problems. Try it!
It happened to me last Thursday. It was a lot of liquid on the floor. But needle went in because it hurt. I wanted to give myself another but I didnt
I was told by others on RUclips to wait 10 seconds before removing the needle. It work.
My first time. It leaked like 1/2 of it. 😢. I’m worried I won’t get the benefit.
Call to get a replacement. Also call your physician to get the ok to use another pen.
Ive never used my stomach and I just gave myself an injection but I didn’t hear the second click and it had been a min but when I pulled it out it squirted out , some medicine went in but not all!!! Never heard the second click!!! 😫😫😫😫😫
Oh wow! That’s a new issue that I haven’t known anyone to experience. Make sure that you call them. You will receive a new box of 4 injection pens.
This just happened to me. Thank you!
You’re welcome
Does anyone know if you've used another pen if there was considerable leakage? Should I just wait until next scheduled dose to use the next pen?
Call your doctor to get permission. I did.
This has happened to me big time 2 weeks in a row...i started with sample of ozembic soooo much better to use 😢
Oh my
Same with me. Two weeks in a row. I wish we could take a pill instead!
@EricMontijo I called the company they replaced my box I haven't had a issue again. I think it was a bad batch. I also don't pinch my skin anymore but haven't had it happen since got new box and I think I am 2 or 3 boxes later!
@@benaims That’s great! I’m glad your experience has gotten better.
Just injected pen #5 and the med ran down my stomach! No needle prick! I'm so disgusted. I'd say None of my med went in. I had seen your video and am going to use another pen. Will call Tuesday and report! Problem is No Wegovy in my area . I drove to another county to fill this script. Oh My... 3:26
Oh my! I heard it’s a shortage. This is not good.
@@TracesofTwaunsLife Thanks for responding. I've watched all of your videos. Happy Belated Anniversary 💓
@@deborahhegarty7924 thanks so much! I appreciate the support ♥️❤️
Ma'am thank you for this! I took my 1st shot last night (im my stomach) and it rolled down.
Oh my! You’re welcome.
Just did my second dose into my thigh. Waiting over 10 seconds after the second click and had some leakage😢
So sorry! They will replace it for you.
I just injected my stomach and the medicine leaked out. Going back to my thigh and arm only
Me too, so disappointing I just tried to inject into my stomach and the medicine leaked down my leg, did I get anything?
My first injection leaked from my thigh. I'm terrified of needles when it clicked I jumped. Hoping some went into my skin..seems it only clicked once. Maybe it'll go better next week
You have to wait for it to click twice and the. Count to 10 before moving it from the skin.
@@TracesofTwaunsLife thanks and Goodluck!
@@angelacrawford5080 thank you and best wishes 😀🌞
It just happened to me as well (first dose) and I’m an IVF veteran who had to be on 4 injectables daily the entire pregnancy and NEVER had anything happen like this before…so upsetting. Oh well I guess next week I’ll switch to injecting into the thigh (UGH; sounds awful!)
Call to get a replacement
Call them
Thank you this just happened to me.
@@everlineroberson8748 I pinned the number in the comments to call them
Just did my first dose and the same thing happened to me 😅 i tried my stomach this time, so next time I am going to try my thigh like someone suggested in the comments.
@@TheAshleyDee I prefer the stomach. I haven’t had anymore issues.
Good information
Thanks for watching
Same thing happened to me tonight. I freaked out however once I calmed down I give myself another injection and this time it'l didn't leak.
Good for you. Call to get your replacement. I wish you much success on your weight loss journey.
You took TWO injections in one night?!?!?!?
@@joannadantonio3155 yes
I had the very same thing happen to me and it was on the 0.5 mg pen. I did the same thing you did and received a voucher. It's annoying but you have the right outlook! Just keep it pushing 😆. Wishing you much success.
I called when a pen leaked for me and they said they would send me a voucher but I never received it. I wondered if that was common. I guess it was just me. The thing is it takes so long that by then my insurance was ready to cover the next box anyway. But still. 😮
@@lindsaysmith4486 They told me to make sure to check my spam folder for their email also.
@@lindsaysmith4486 the lady sent my email while I was still on the phone with her.
This seem to be a common issue.
@@TracesofTwaunsLife WOW they never offered to email it to me. They were going to mail it. She gave me a case number, but I just didn't feel like calling again and playing phone tree. But anyway yeah I still have some leakage for most injections. Actually! I used to do side of the thigh and I don't think I had any trouble, but eventually, I realized that it was supposed to be at the front of the thigh, so I started doing front of the thigh....but I think I will return back to the side of the thigh because I never had leakage there, and the medicine worked just fine. The side of the leg is closer to muscle, which is probably why they tell you to do the front of the leg, but I’ve got plenty of fat all the way around my leg so it shouldn’t matter. Lol. 😂
i just lost my whole 1st dose...it wouldnt click when i 1st put the pen to my stomach. when i pulled the pen away then it clicked and the medecine squirted out all over the floor. I grabbed another pen and that one worked. I did not lose any of that one
Call them to get another pen. The pharmacist will give you a new box.
@@TracesofTwaunsLife i did after seeing your vid thanks!! How is it working for you so far?
@@mikeb2611 Great! All is well. I haven’t had anymore problems.
did you give them a copy of of the voucher or can you just give them the info from the email?
@@mikeb2611 I gave them the voucher and they entered the number into the computer and gave the voucher back to me. Honestly you can probably read them the number.
That happened to me on thigh injection just now.
@@OrchestralMusicMidJourneyArt get the number from my pinned comment and call them.
@ thx, will do👍 btw…..thanks for making this video. It was my very first shot. What a bummer way to start. I even recorded me taking the shot.
@ you’re welcome
Its happened to me this morning my first injection i am not sure it went in
Call your physician and the manufacturer
Girl it will be okay, sometimes things happen.
Yes cheer yourself up because you have come a long way to let this dampen you joy.
Your going to be good. love ya and have a good day.
Love you too Tracy😊 Thank you so much!
This just happened to me a few minutes ago I’m so upset 😓 ! Luckily I found your video and I will call first thing Monday morning when they open. I’m super bummed I’ll have to wait ….. I was so exited to finally start this would’ve been my first dose idk if I should try another pen or wait and see if they’ll give me a replacement 🫤
Call them. They’re going to ask you to mail the the pen.
Does anyone know the phone number ?
@@chosen8031 it’s on the box 1-833-Wegovy-1
did they replace just one pen or the whole pack this just happened to me on the 1.0 mg
The pharmacy will give you a whole box.
Had to me when I took my 3rd shot. I'm a nurse so I know I didn't do anything wrong
Make sure that you tell them that you’re a nurse that way they will not say it was your fault. Some people were told that in the past.
I took my 2nd 0.5 and I injected in my thigh, I don’t know what happened
Did it leak?
@Traces of Twaun's Life yes it sure did, So now I'm on 1 and I do it in my tummy and no issues
@@judycollins4392 great 😃
Happens every time my husband does it. He’s watched videos and says he doing it right. Very upsetting!
Tell him to hold the needle in 10 seconds after the second click
They have so many questions and told me they would get back to me. No voucher 😤 and this was so expensive
Oh my! Not good at all.
Do you have the number you called?
@@JordanJulius-ke1km 1-833-Wegovy-1 it’s on the medicine box
It finally worked and I got the voucher! Thank you
@@JordanJulius-ke1km That’s god to know. A few other people had problems with getting the voucher.