where to insert semaglutide How Prepare for Your First Injection You should rotate your injection

GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic basically tell your stomach to slow down, which is great for blood sugar control and appetite, but leads to constipation, says Michael Bass, MD, a board-certified gastroenterologist and hepatologist and the founding medical director of Oshi Health

Phentermine causes less nausea than semaglutide but can be habit-forming and isn't safe for heart patients

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Some of the most common side effects of Ozempic include abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vision problems and vomiting

Ozempic is FDA-approved to treat Type 2 diabetes, and Wegovy is FDA-approved for weight loss

All of it was reviewed in July 2026