What is “Semaglutide”?

~ Semaglutide is a weekly injectable medication which, when used in combination with diet and exercise, helps with blood sugar control, appetite control, and potential weight loss.

What is “Ozempic”?

~ Ozempic is a weekly injection that helps lower blood sugar by helping the pancreas make more insulin. It is not generally approved for weight loss, but physicians prescribe it to be used for weight loss.

What is “Zepbound”

~ Zepbound is an injectable prescription medicine that may help adults with obesity, or with excess weight (overweight) who also have weight-related medical problems, lose weight and keep it off. It should be used with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.

What are the differences between Semaglutide, Ozempic and Zepbound

Ozempic and Semaglutide are made by the same company. They both contain the same active ingredient semaglutide. However, Semaglutide contains higher doses of it and is designed for weight loss. Ozempic has lower doses of Semaglutide and was developed specifically for type 2 diabetes patients. Zepbound is an approved weight loss medication, but will have slower results than Ozempic, yet slightly faster results than Semaglutide.

What are the known side effects of Semaglutide, Ozempic and Zepbound?

The most common side effects of are:

1. Nausea

2. Vomiting

3. Diarrhea

4. Stomach pain

5. Constipation

6. Gallbladder Problems

7. Changes in vision with patients with Type 2 Diabetes (Zepbound)

8. Serious allergic reactions

9. Fatigue

10. Injection site reactions

****IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW****

• Ozempic may cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), usually with Insulin which can be serious and may lead to death. You may need to check your blood sugar more often if you have changes to your diet, exercise regimen, or medicines for diabetes. Stop using Ozempic and call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms of hypoglycemia. For more information about Ozempic, you can visit the manufacturer’s website at https://www.ozempic.com/ or call them at 888-693-6742.

• For Semaglutide, If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take no other medication or have no other medical conditions, you are more likely to experience the following: May increase the risk of pancreatitis. If this occurs, semaglutide should be discontinued and not restarted. There have also been reports of gastrointestinal disorders, including ileus, as well as kidney damage, which may require hemodialysis, in people treated with semaglutide. Semaglutide is not considered first-line therapy for type 2 diabetes. For more information about Semaglutide, you can visit https://www.novonordisk-us.com/contact-us.html or call them at 1-609-987-5800

• For Zepbound, Your provider should show you how to use Zepbound before you use it for the first time. Tell your provider if you are taking medicines to treat diabetes including insulin which could increase your risk of low blood sugar. Talk to your provider about low blood sugar levels and how to manage them. If you take birth control pills by mouth, talk to your provider before you use Zepbound. Birth control pills may not work as well while using Zepbound. Your healthcare provider may recommend another type of birth control for 4 weeks after you start Zepbound and for 4 weeks after each increase in your dose of Zepbound. For more information about Zepbound, visit Zepbound.lilly.com and click the chat box to speak with a representative.

  
  

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