Weight Loss Medication
Nearly two-thirds of adults in the United States are overweight. Although many overweight people are concerned about their appearance, more importantly, excess weight can impact your health. Carrying around extra pounds can cause or worsen many medical conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. Your pharmacist can be a valuable resource for providing […]
Note: This document contains side effect information about semaglutide. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Ozempic. Applies to semaglutide: oral tablet. Other dosage forms: Warning Oral route (Tablet) Warning: Risk of Thyroid C-Cell TumorsIn rodents, semaglutide causes thyroid C-cell tumors. It is unknown whether semaglutide causes thyroid C-cell tumors, including […]
The Ozempic brand of semaglutide is not approved for weight loss but may help you lose weight when using it to treat type 2 diabetes. Two studies evaluated blood sugar control (A1C) with once-weekly Ozempic injection in adults weighing an average of 202 lb (91.8 kg) or 219 lb (99.5 kg) at the beginning of the studies. Results showed […]
Key Points Ozempic injection is available at the pharmacy in three options: Your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist will show you how to use Ozempic the first time. Ozempic is injected under the skin (subcutaneously) of your stomach (abdomen), thigh, or upper arm. Do not inject Ozempic into a muscle (intramuscularly) or vein (intravenously). Don’t share […]