Potential Side Effects Common side effects include: Dizziness Fatigue Gastrointestinal issues (such as diarrhea, constipation, and gassiness) Headache Stomach issues (including nausea, vomiting, pain, or distension) Gastrointestinal issues are the most common complaint, especially when starting Semaglutide
This should only be done with medical advice
Follow the dose escalation schedule to reduce the risk of gastrointestinal adverse reactions Administer Ozempic pen once weekly on the same day each week, at any time of the day, with or without meals If a dose is missed, administer Ozempic pen as soon as possible within 5 days after the missed dose
Another viable option, particularly for people who prefer sitting while dosing, is the outer thigh
doi: 10.1530/EJE-16-0517
Prescribing clinician specialty Among patients with available prescribing data (65.2% of the total population), most oral semaglutide prescriptions were written by general practice providers (92.8%)