The first pertained to physical health effects, with participants reporting an overall positive experience of taking the medication, finding that the improvements in weight and blood glucose control outweighed the gastrointestinal side effects
Safety Considerations Common Mild Side Effects Nausea and stomach discomfort Diarrhea Fishy smell in breath or sweat (rare) Who Should Consult a Doctor First Individuals with heart diseases People with kidney problems Those with hormonal disorders Pregnant and nursing women Research Consideration: TMAO Some studies raise concerns about high levels of L-Carnitine from supplements possibly leading to increased TMAO (trimethylamine-N-oxide) production, which has been associated with higher risk of heart diseases
While he denies any significant past medical history, he has observed that during the past several weeks he has been experiencing shortness of breath, which is worse on lying down and at times wakes him up during the night, and he has to sit up in order to relieve his symptoms of shortness of breath
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Nighttime injections Many people end up preferring to use their Ozempic pen in the evening so that any side effects are felt overnight and not around meal times, explains Johnny Franco, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Austin Plastic Surgeon