This dual action slows gastric emptyingthe rate at which food leaves your stomachwhich can trigger nausea, especially when combined with larger meal sizes
Body weight and metabolic variables After 16 weeks of treatment, the mean weight loss observed in the semaglutide group was 4.5 kg (95% CI, 6.7 to 2.3 kg
If your current provider has prescribed Ozempic off-label for weight loss, consider discussing transitioning to an FDA-approved weight loss medication with your doctor
Rubino, D., et al., Effect of Continued Weekly Subcutaneous Semaglutide vs Placebo on Weight Loss Maintenance in Adults With Overweight or Obesity: The STEP 4 Randomized Clinical Trial
Gastrointestinal side effects are the most common
After your injection Carefully remove the needle and place it in a sharps container