Warnings and Precautions Not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis Avoid in patients with history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN 2 syndrome Caution in severe gastrointestinal disease or history of pancreatitis May delay absorption of oral medications Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding Stay hydrated, especially during initial treatment Alternative Medications (by Indication) For type 2 diabetes or weight loss: Mounjaro (tirzepatide) dual GLP-1/GIP agonist Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) daily pill Trulicity (dulaglutide) weekly GLP-1 injection Victoza (liraglutide) daily GLP-1 injection Wegovy (semaglutide) higher-dose version for weight loss Metformin oral glucose control Insulin therapies for advanced cases Medication FAQs Ozempic (semaglutide) Is Ozempic insulin
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Start your intake Semaglutide's half-life is approximately one week, meaning the medication gradually clears from the body over several weeks after the final injection
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