Common Ozempic side effects

Common Ozempic side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, constipation, upset stomach, heartburn, burping, gas, bloating, loss of appetite, runny nose or sore throat, stomach flu symptoms or headache, dizziness, tiredness and low blood sugar (in people with type 2 diabetes). where can i buy ozempic online

Stomach or gastrointestinal Ozempic side effects are common but tend to be mild and clear up in a few weeks in most people and will not interfere with long-term treatment. Stomach side effects can be more common with higher doses.

The most common gastrointestinal Ozempic side effect is nausea, which occurs in about 15% to 20% of people.Â

• Others include vomiting (5% to 9%), diarrhea (8%), stomach-area pain (6% to 7%), and constipation (3% to 7%).
• These side effects occurred at rates higher than the placebo-treated groups (receiving an inactive treatment).

More patients receiving Ozempic 0.5 mg (3.1%) and 1 mg (3.8%) discontinued treatment due to stomach side effects than patients receiving placebo (0.4%).

Stomach side effects usually occur at the beginning of treatment and if your dose is increased too quickly. Because of this, your healthcare provider will slowly increase your dose every 4 weeks as needed until you reach your target dose. You can take Ozempic with or without meals.

Tips for managing stomach Ozempic side effects

Following these tips may help you manage stomach Ozempic side effects:

• eat more slowly
• consume smaller meals
• select more bland, low-fat foods (like crackers, toast and rice)
• avoid greasy, fried foods or sugar treats
• eat foods that contain water (like soup or gelatin)
• don’t lie down right after eating
• drink clear or ice-cold liquids
• if possible, go outside for fresh air if you feel sick to your stomach

Serious Ozempic side effects.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction, such as hives, itching, dizziness, fast heartbeats, difficult breathing, or swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• vision changes;

• unusual mood changes, thoughts about hurting yourself;

• pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;

• a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;

• signs of a thyroid tumor – swelling or a lump in your neck, trouble swallowing, a hoarse voice, feeling short of breath;

• symptoms of pancreatitis – severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea with or without vomiting, fast heart rate;

• gallbladder problems – upper stomach pain, fever, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);

• low blood sugar—headache, hunger, weakness, sweating, confusion, irritability, dizziness, fast heart rate, or feeling jittery;

• kidney problems – swelling, urinating less, blood in urine, feeling tired or short of breath

• stomach flu symptoms – stomach cramps, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea (may be watery or bloody)

• symptoms of ileus (stomach paralysis) – bloating, stomach cramps or pain, nausea or vomiting, constipation or diarrhea, loss of appetite.

Ozempic Dosing Information

• Start Ozempic with a 0.25 mg subcutaneous injection (injection under the skin) once weekly for 4 weeks. The 0.25 mg dosage is intended for treatment initiation and is not effective for glycemic control.
• After 4 weeks on the 0.25 mg dosage, increase the dosage to 0.5 mg once weekly.
• If additional glycemic control is needed after at least 4 weeks on the 0.5 mg dosage, the dosage may be increased to 1 mg once weekly.
• ​If additional glycemic control is needed after at least 4 weeks on the 1 mg dosage, the dosage may be increased to 2 mg once weekly. The maximum recommended dosage is 2 mg once weekly.
• Administer Ozempic once weekly, on the same day each week, at any time of the day, with or without meals.
• The day of weekly administration can be changed if necessary as long as the time between two doses is at least 2 days (>48 hours).
• If a dose is missed, administer your injection as soon as possible within 5 days after the missed dose. If more than 5 days have passed, skip the missed dose and administer the next dose on the regularly scheduled day. In each case, patients can then resume their regular once weekly dosing schedule

Ozempic is available as 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1mg and 2mg dose pens.Â

What other drugs will affect Ozempic?

This medicine can slow your digestion, and it may take longer for your body to absorb any medicines you take by mouth.

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially insulin or other diabetes medicines, such as dulaglutide, exenatide, liraglutide, Byetta, Trulicity, Victoza, and others. There is an increased risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) when Ozempic is used in combination with insulin or other diabetes medications such as glyburide, glipizide, glimepiride, or gliclazide. The dose of these other agents may need to be reduced to lower the risk of hypoglycemia.

Other drugs may affect this medicine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

Storage

• Keep this medication in the container it came in and out of reach of children. Store it away from light and heat, with the pen cap on.
• Store unused this medicine in the refrigerator (36°F to 46°F [2°C to 8°C]) but do not place them near the refrigerator cooling element.Â
• Once a pen is in use you can store it at room temperature (59°F to 86°F [15°C to 30°C]) or in the refrigerator.Â
• Do not freeze.Â
• Do not use this medicine if it has been frozen.Â
• When traveling, pens that are in use can be stored at room temperature (59°F to 86°F [15°C to 30°C]) (not in a car glove compartment or other hot place).
• Make a note of the date you first use a Ozempic pen, and dispose of the pen after 56 days, even if there is some solution left in the pen.