Semaglutide, available under the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, and the oral tablet Rybelsus, is effective for diabetes and weight management, but like any medication, it may have some side effects.

GLP-1–based weight loss drugs have experienced a boom in recent years. According to data from 2024, 6% of U.S. adults are currently prescribed a GLP-1, and 12% have used a GLP-1 medication at some ...

You might already know the short-term effects, like appetite control and weight loss. But what about the long-term side effects of Wegovy®? Long-term effects are rare but can include an increased risk ...

Ozempic (semaglutide) helps people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar if diet, exercise, and other diabetes medications haven’t worked. If you’ve just gotten a prescription for it, you might ...

Most people who develop side effects from receiving Ozempic have only mild, short-term symptoms. Side effects of Ozempic should go away on their own after a few days or weeks. Rarely, Ozempic can ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. You may have heard about — or maybe even experienced — the short-term side effects of Ozempic® — such as nausea, vomiting, ...