This two-step protocolwarming the medication while mentally preparing for the injectionalso reduces anxiety and improves injection accuracy
Your appetite is still suppressed, but you can tolerate a wider variety of foods
Ozempic is supplied as a multi-dose pen that requires separate pen needles (typically 4mm in length), while Wegovy comes as a single-dose autoinjector with a built-in needle

Common side effects across all semaglutide products include: Nausea Stomach pain, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation Vomiting Bloating Loss of appetite Low blood sugar Fatigue Injection site reactions (Wegovy and Ozempic) Headache Cold or flu-like symptoms Dizziness Serious side effects, though rare, may include: Allergic reactions (hives, facial/throat swelling, shortness of breath) Thyroid tumors (MTC or MEN 2): lump in neck, hoarseness, difficulty breathing or swallowing Pancreatitis: severe upper abdominal pain radiating to the back, increased heart rate, nausea Diabetic retinopathy complications: vision changes Severe hypoglycemia: sweating, blurred vision, dizziness, confusion, rapid heartbeat Kidney problems: decreased urination, thirst, dry skin Gallbladder issues: fever, claycolored stools, upper abdominal pain These are not all possible side effects