This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Semaglutide — the active ingredient in the brand-name meds Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus — treats type 2 diabetes and obesity or ...

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.

Common semaglutide side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. These should get better with time. Avoid fatty and greasy foods, and eat smaller meals to minimize ...

Hospital trips tied to semaglutide—the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy—are rare, but can be serious, a new study found Compounded versions of semaglutide could explain some of these visits, ...

Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. This means they haven’t undergone the same rigorous testing for safety and effectiveness. The FDA advises against using compounded versions unless approved ...

This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Key takeaways: You can get semaglutide injections (Ozempic® and Wegovy®) and oral semaglutide (Rybelsus®). Injections are usually more effective for ...

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Semaglutide or tirzepatide should be first-line drugs for obesity and most of its related complications, new guidance from the European Association for the Study of Obesity recommended. The authors of ...

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