Serious side effects that have been reported include: hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) when used with certain other diabetes drugs pancreatitis (inflammation in your pancreas) diabetic retinopathy (eye damage associated with diabetes) risk of thyroid cancer (see Boxed warning for Ozempic) The following side effects werent reported in clinical trials of Ozempic
If headaches are troublesome, paracetamol is generally safe to use alongside Wegovy, provided you follow the recommended dosage
Some common side effects may include nausea, headache, flushing, or a slight increase in blood pressure
55-58 Preliminary results of the Comprehensive Assessment of Long-Term Effects of Reducing Intake of Energy (CALERIE) study, a long-term multicenter trial on the effects of calorie-restricted diets in healthy overweight volunteers, 59 showed moderate calorie restriction can reduce several cardiovascular risk factors (LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, and C-reactive protein)