Ozempic – Semaglutide
Ozempic is a simple, once a week, injection which contains the weight loss drug semaglutide and helps you lose weight. It’s a pharmaceutical drug initially developed to help people with diabetes controlling and lowering blood sugar levels.
One of the newest weight-loss fads involves the diabetes medication Ozempic (generic drug name semaglutide).
Description
Ozempic comes as a liquid solution in prefilled single-patient-use pens. The drug is given as a subcutaneous injection. After a healthcare professional has shown you how to inject this substance correctly, you may be able to give yourself the injections at home.
Ozempic may be injected just under the skin of your:
- abdomen (belly)
- upper thigh
- back of your upper arm
If you also self-inject insulin for type 2 diabetes, you can inject this and the insulin in the same body part, such as your upper thigh. But you should not use the same spot for both injections. Using different spots can help you prevent skin irritation. And keep in mind that you should not mix insulin and Ozempic together into the same injection.
Be sure to inject Ozempic on the same day each week. But you can take your dose at any time of day, with or without food.
Dosage Instructions
Week 1 – 0.25mg
Week 2 – 0.5mg
Week 3 – 0.75mg
Week 4 – 1mg
Week 5 – 1.25mg
Week 6 – Onwards
1.5mg
Side Effects
Side Effects: While Semaglutide is highly effective, it may cause side effects, including:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Abdominal pain
These side effects generally diminish over time. Rare but severe side effects include:
- Pancreatitis
- Gallbladder disease
- Acute kidney injury
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Allergic reactions
Patients should monitor for symptoms and consult healthcare providers for persistent or severe adverse reactions