This may include any of the following symptoms: Severe rash, hives, or severe itching Redness that tracks along the skin Blistering or peeling skin (with or without a fever) Swelling of your face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat Difficulty breathing, swallowing or talking A very rapid heartbeat Wheezing or a feeling of chest tightness Fainting or feeling dizzy How to minimise inflammation You take semaglutide using an injection pen
Slower digestion: Semaglutide makes your stomach empty more slowly, meaning food stays in it for longer
It has not been studied in patients with pancreatitis and it is not indicated for use in type 1 diabetes mellitus or diabetic ketoacidosis To reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (heart attack and stroke) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and established heart disease Ozempic active ingredients Ozempic is a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 receptor agonist) that helps lower your blood sugar levels
The medicines are not a short-term fix
This is why we use a process called titration
Your prescriber can recommend gut health support strategies specific to GLP-1 therapy
