Common gastrointestinal adverse effects reported in clinical trials include: Nausea (approximately 44% of patients) Diarrhoea (approximately 30%) Vomiting (approximately 24%) Constipation (approximately 24%) Abdominal pain (approximately 20%) Dyspepsia (approximately 9%) These effects are typically most pronounced during dose escalation and tend to diminish over time as the body adapts
Healthcare prescribers also prescribe Ozempic for weight loss as an off-label medication
Berries, bananas, apples, spinach, tomatoes, and bell peppers work well in breakfast preparations
However, some people use it off-label for weight loss
Nausea is a common side effect, especially in the first week after starting semaglutide GLP-1
If your vial is 5 mg/mL and your weekly dose is 1 mg (0.2 mL), your split dose is 0.5 mg (0.1 mL) on Monday and 0.5 mg (0.1 mL) on Thursday