or adults with overweight and at least one weight-related health condition such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol Lowers the risk of major cardiovascular events in adults with both heart disease and obesity or overweight Common side effects of Wegovy are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, indigestion, burping, bloating, gas, headache, tiredness, and dizziness
Key takeaways While Ozempic (semaglutide)is considered safe, some people may experience mild side effects
Surprisingly, much of the guidance to help constipation will also help manage and prevent diarrhoea
The effects on heart rate, gastric motility, and blood sugar relate to how the drug works in your body, not to the condition its treating