The dosage is typically started low and gradually increased to minimize potential side effects, such as nausea or digestive discomfort
For people on GLP-1 medications, this matters a lot because the scale can move in ways that look good but mask muscle loss
there are no documented cases of someone having increased hunger or gaining weight because of the drug
that may help adults and children aged 12 years and older with obesity, or some adults with overweight who also have weight-related medical problems, to help them lose excess body weight and keep the weight off
Common gastrointestinal side effects include: Nausea (very common according to the SmPC) typically mild to moderate and most common in the first few weeks Vomiting less common than nausea but can occur, especially if eating large portions Abdominal discomfort or bloating related to delayed gastric emptying Constipation may result from reduced food and fluid intake Diarrhoea affects some patients, though less commonly than constipation Important safety considerations: Hypoglycaemia risk When Ozempic is used with insulin or sulfonylureas (e.g., gliclazide), there is an increased risk of low blood sugar
Timeline of Symptoms: When Ozempic Side Effects Typically Appear Understanding when side effects appear after starting Ozempic is key in both medical diagnosis and building a legal case
