Hold your GLP-1 medication and seek urgent care if you cannot keep fluids down or suspect pancreatitis
Because many GLP-1 therapies are prescribed to individuals with obesity or metabolic syndrome, separating medication effects from underlying risk factors can be difficult
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The result is often worse nausea, bloating, and discomfort than either the injection alone or the food alone would have caused
Take the following steps: Immediate management during an episode: Move to a quiet, safe space if possible Practice controlled breathing: breathe in slowly through your nose for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale through your mouth for 6 counts Use grounding techniques: focus on physical sensations (feet on floor, objects you can see, sounds you can hear) Remind yourself that panic attacks, whilst distressing, are not dangerous and will pass If symptoms include chest pain, severe breathlessness, or you're unsure whether it's a panic attack, seek immediate medical attention by calling 999 or NHS 111 for urgent but non-emergency advice If experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, seek urgent help via your local crisis team, A&E, or call 999 Follow-up actions: Contact your GP or prescribing clinician within 1-2 days to discuss your symptoms
GHK-Cu longevity depends on proper handling, so degradation signs suggest storage or technique problems to address for future vials