1,4 Adverse events 5% in SUSTAIN 5 8,10 AEs occurring in 5% of participants treated with Ozempic injection in SUSTAIN 5 Incidence of severe hypoglycemia was 1.5% across all placebo-controlled trials 1 Incidence of severe hypoglycemia or blood glucose-confirmed hypoglycemia (% of patients) was 8,10 : 8.3% with Ozempic 0.5 mg + basal insulin MET 10.7% with Ozempic 1 mg + basal insulin MET 5.3% with placebo + basal insulin MET Patients receiving Ozempic injection in combination with an insulin secretagogue (eg, sulfonylurea) or insulin may have an increased risk of hypoglycemia, including severe hypoglycemia 1 Adverse events 5% in SUSTAIN FORTE 4 AEs occurring in 5% of patients receiving Ozempic injection 1 mg and 2 mg in SUSTAIN FORTE In placebo-controlled trials, the most common adverse reactions reported in 5% of patients treated with Ozempic injection are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and constipation 1 No new safety signals were identified

Patient satisfaction with the behavioral component varies significantly based on individual preferences and engagement levels
Providers typically prescribe these medications to people with a body mass index of 30 or higher or those with a BMI of 27 or higher who also have weight-related health conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol
Oral semaglutide (Rybelsus) is also a good option for those who dont like needles
Two Florida pharmacies have been sued for allegedly creating and selling copycat versions of FDA-approved drugs, leading to significant legal repercussions