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Its the main ingredient in three medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA): While Ozempic has become increasingly popular for weight loss, its approved only for managing type 2 diabetes

In the clinical experience of some authors of this Advisory, another approach is to maintain individuals at the lowest effective dose and escalate only as needed (i.e., when weight reduction ceases or efficacy wanes), although shortages or lack of insurance coverage of medications at lower doses may be a barrier

However, always refer to the instructions on your prescription itself on how many units (mg) to inject

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Most are given as a weekly injection, though an oral pill (Rybelsus) is also available for type 2 diabetes

Ozempic, which is approved in a lower dose for diabetes and is also used off-label for weight-loss, also lists constipation and diarrhea as common side effects