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Taking Ozempic for weight loss?
I’ve been taking 0.25 injections for 4 weeks. This past week, I am having symptoms of hypoglycemia, shaky, headaches, sweating. I am not diabetic and don’t take insulin. Should I stop using the Ozempic if I’m having this reaction, or is there another way to handle it?
Ozempic - What kind of food should I eat?
Just was curious what kind of food to eat “”Everyone says they eat small meals but what do they eat
Anyone on Ozempic injections having trouble with a stuffy nose and throat?
I've been on Ozempic for 5 weeks now and for around the same time I've been literally so stuffy and can't breathe through my nose. Last week I had the higher dose of 0.5 (started 4 weeks at 0.25) and my symptoms have all gotten worse. Yes we have all just had a nasty cold which lingered and gave us... read more
Ozempic injection site/symptoms?
I’m new to Ozempic (getting first shot today) and this group. Where do you give yourself your injections (thigh, arm or stomach) and what side effects have you had? Trying to find best location with least side effects.
Ozempic - Has anyone developed thyroid cancer taking this medication?
I really want to give semaglutide a chance. I can deal with nausea and vomiting. I am just trying to figure out how the drug works and how it could affect your thyroid so negatively to cause cancer. I am suppose to do my first injection this weekend. I am very concerned about the cancer risk more... read more
Has anyone switched from Rybelsus to Ozempic?
Has anyone been taking Rybelsus then changed to Ozempic? I have been taking Rybelsus 14mg for about a year. It is no longer working as good as it was. My doctor wants to change me to Ozempic. I am wondering if the side effects are the same or worse with one or the other. Any feedback would be... read more
Should I use Ozmepic now or wait till I can get Wegovy in the summer?
I would like semaglutide for weight loss. I live in the Uk and Wegovy isn’t available atm. Ozempic only goes up to 1mg and Wegovy goes up to 2.4mg. Is it better to wait for Wegovy as if I’m titrated up to 1 mg Ozempic and then need a higher dose I might not be able to get it?
Can Ozempic cause a person to retain water?
I've been very "puffy" lately. Mainly my feet and legs are swollen, and rings are tight on my fingers. Not sure if it's Ozempc related because I do have periodic bouts with edema, especially if I eat salty foods.
Switch from Ozempic to Rybelsus?
Anybody switched from Ozempic to Rybelsus ? The doctor switched me due to the Ozempic stocks problems. I was taking Ozempic 0.5 mg to and given Rybelsus 3 mg and 7 mg. Didn’t know what dosage should I take and started with 3 mg instead of 7/14 mg corresponding to Ozempic 0.5 mg. So for 2-3 weeks e... read more
Nuvigil and Ozempic combination affects results of Nuvigil?
I'm taking both and I'm not getting the desired affects from Nuvigil. Anybody else taking this combination?
Ozempic - Recommend seeing a dietitian?
Advice seeing a dietitian when taking ozempic? I have increased nausea, stomach pain and watery diarrhea. I am obviously not eating the right food’s while I’m taking my Ozempic.
Wegovy vs Ozempic what's the difference?
Does Wegovy have the same benefits and side effects as Ozempic?
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