Before starting Ozempic, there are a few important things you should know
Tips for managing nausea and vomiting Eat smaller meals throughout the day Avoid greasy or high-fat foods Stay hydrated Avoid lying down after eating Try bland foods such as crackers or toast Ginger or peppermint may help relieve nausea If vomiting is severe, persistent, or preventing you from keeping fluids down, contact your healthcare provider
The predominant side effects include: Gastrointestinal symptoms : nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, and abdominal pain (affecting 10-50% of patients depending on the specific product and dose, particularly during dose escalation) Injection site reactions : redness, itching, or discomfort at the subcutaneous injection site Hypoglycaemia : particularly when combined with insulin or sulphonylureas Decreased appetite : an intended therapeutic effect that contributes to weight loss However, some patients do report changes in urinary frequency or patterns
With a 1 mg/mL vial, 20 units equals only 0.2 mg
