[1] [4] Administered as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection, Ozempic has gained considerable attention not only for its glycaemic control but also for its associated weight loss effects, which occur as a secondary benefit in many patients
Known Side Effects Reported side effects are generally mild and infrequent: Injection site reactions: temporary redness, mild swelling, or tenderness Nausea: occasionally reported, usually mild and transient Dizziness: rare, typically with first doses Fatigue: some users report temporary tiredness Headache: infrequent, usually resolves quickly These effects typically diminish with continued use and rarely require treatment discontinuation
When to slow the titration Not everyone should follow the standard 4-week titration
Getting the dose right matters: too little may do nothing, while more than needed wastes product without clearly improving results
Prolonged illness, chronic stress and intensive physical exertion can temporarily lower levels further, as the body then consumes more glutathione than it produces