Hives / Rash
Users on Reddit report experiencing hives or rash-like symptoms, often at the injection site, while on GLP-1 medications. These reactions can vary in appearance and duration.
Experiences with Hives / Rash:
One user noted, "Anyone that’s taking glp1 experience their injection site getting itchy a few days after injecting? This didn’t happen to me the first 2 months, but now I’m on my 3rd month and get a little red bump almost like a mosquito bite and then it fades away a few days later into like a scar. "[1]
Another user experienced a "blotchy red with an irregular shape and slightly itchy" reaction with their first 7. 5mg dose. [4]
These reactions are sometimes referred to as "injection site reactions" and are reported by some users to occur in about 8% of users. [3]
One user mentioned starting to get allergic reactions to the injections after being on the medication for some time and increasing the dose. [5]
The marks or scars from these reactions are often reported to disappear over time. [2, 6]
Remedies and Preventions Recommended:
Rotating Injection Sites: While not a guaranteed prevention, moving injection sites around is a general practice. One user who experienced bruising and reactions stated, "I move them around! I switch from both arms to my stomach every week. "[7]
Searching for Information: Users recommend searching for "injection site reaction" to find more information and suggestions from others who have experienced similar symptoms.
Experiences with Hives / Rash:
- Some users describe the reaction as an itchy red bump, similar to a mosquito bite, that appears a few days after injection and may fade into a scar-like mark.
Remedies and Preventions Recommended:
- Antihistamines/Anti-itch Creams: Some users suggest applying anti-itch or antihistamine ointments to control the reaction after the injection.