Ozempic

Ozempic contains semaglutide, a substance that mimics the action of the natural hormone GLP-1. This hormone helps your body produce more insulin when blood sugar levels rise and simultaneously reduces the production of glucagon (a hormone that increases blood sugar). This helps to lower blood sugar levels. Other ingredients include sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, and water for injections. No preservatives or allergens relevant to most users are known to be present.

The most common side effects include:

• Nausea (very common, affecting more than 1 in 10 users)
• Vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, constipation (common, affecting up to 1 in 10 users)
• Reduced appetite (common)
• Possible weight loss
• Rare: inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis, affecting fewer than 1 in 1,000 users), allergic reactions, gallstones

Ozempic is safe for most adults with type 2 diabetes. Do not use this medication if you are allergic to semaglutide or any of its other ingredients, if you have type 1 diabetes, or if you have diabetic ketoacidosis. It is not suitable for children or adolescents under the age of 18. Exercise additional caution if you have liver or kidney problems or a history of pancreatitis. In men with erectile dysfunction, Ozempic may potentially influence blood sugar levels. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.