Special populations require additional consideration
Nausea is particularly prevalent, affecting approximately 15-20% of patients taking Ozempic and up to 44% of patients taking Wegovy during clinical trials
Be honest with your provider about your weight management struggles and what you hope to achieve
DPP-4 inhibitors can also cause several side effects, such as headache, nasopharyngitis, nausea, arterial hypertension, heart failure, pancreatitis and inflammatory bowel disease, and various skin reactions (pruritus, bullous pemphigoid, rash, angioedema and photosensitivity)
Wegovy (semaglutide) belongs to a class of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s)
Benefits of Ozempic Ozempic offers numerous benefits for both diabetic patients and those seeking to lose weight