Semaglutide

Supports Healthy Weight Loss

What is semaglutide?

Semaglutide is used for weight loss in specific patients, and also to lower blood sugar levels, and to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack or stroke in certain patients. Semaglutide is the active ingredient in Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus. Semaglutide is a GLP-1 agonist that works by increasing insulin release, lowering the amount of glucagon released, delaying gastric emptying, and reducing appetite. Semaglutide weight loss brand is Wegovy is the only semaglutide brand that is FDA brand approved for weight loss. Semaglutide injections (Ozempic and Wegovy) are given as subcutaneous injections once a week.

How does semaglutide work?

Semaglutide works to lower high blood sugar by increasing the amount of insulin that is released, lowering the amount of glucagon released and by delaying gastric emptying. Semaglutide also controls appetite and so helps you reduce the amount of food that you want to eat. Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist.

Common semaglutide side effects.

Common semaglutide side effects may include low blood sugar (in people with type 2 diabetes), upset stomach, heartburn, burping, gas, bloating, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, stomach flu symptoms, headache, dizziness, tiredness.

Reference

Source: Drugs.com. Semaglutide. Updated January 20, 2025. Accessed January 20, 2025. https://www.drugs.com/semaglutide.html

Before using semaglutide.

  • Tell your healthcare team about your medical history.

  • Tell your provider if you have or have ever had kidney or pancreas disease, a history of diabetic retinopathy or any stomach problems such as difficulty digesting food.

  • Tell your provider if you become, or plan to become, pregnant, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding.