Remember that semaglutide is contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2), and is not recommended for weight management during pregnancy
The most obvious substitute for Ozempic in the UK is Wegovy, as its made by the same manufacturer using the same active ingredient (semaglutide), but its designed specifically for weight loss
High-fat, greasy, fried, and heavily processed foods are more likely to cause nausea or digestive discomfort
Dizziness can also be a sign of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
The regulatory environment for compounded GLP-1 programs is subject to active FDA rulemaking with a June 29, 2026 public comment deadline
I learned this the hard way during my first week on semaglutide when I tried to power through my usual bacon-and-eggs-with-a-side-of-hash-browns