My husband thought I was absolutely insane
Garcia-Webb advises caution because you might not be getting the exact same medication that the pharmaceutical companies are selling, given that the FDA does not do rigorous safety checks on compounded meds
Managing your GLP-1 related constipation is not just about comfort
The initial GLP-1 agonist based on Gila monster venom was approved to treat diabetes in 2005

Common Side Effects of Ozempic Here are some of the common side effects of Ozempic according to Novo Nordisk: Common (May Affect Up to 1 in 10 People) Feeling sick or vomiting Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when Ozempic is used with an oral antidiabetic other than a sulfonylurea Indigestion Inflamed stomach (gastritis) - symptoms include stomach ache, nausea, or vomiting Reflux or heartburn (gastro-esophageal reflux disease, GERD) Stomach pain Bloating of the stomach Constipation Burping Gallstones Feeling dizzy Feeling tired Weight loss Less appetite Gas (flatulence) Increase of pancreatic enzymes (such as lipase and amylase) Complications of diabetic eye disease (retinopathy) Uncommon (May Affect Up to 1 in 100 People) Change in the way food or drink tastes Fast pulse Injection site reactions (bruising, pain, irritation, itching, rash) Allergic reactions (rash, itching, hives) Delay in emptying of the stomach Stomach Pain and Ozempic Having stomach pain while taking Ozempic (semaglutide) is fairly common and does impact 1 in 10 patients

Rybelsus has been tested in people living with type 2 diabetes, who tend to lose less weight on GLP-1 medications than people without diabetes