According to the manufacturers of Ozempic and Wegovy, the main common side effects may include: Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea that could lead to an acute kidney injury Dizziness Rapid heart rate Headaches Hypoglycemia Allergic reactions to the medication Abdominal pain Shortness of breath Severe hypoglycemia Blurred vision Severe rash Slurred speech Hoarse voice Other minor side effects to watch out for include a rise in resting heart rate, a decrease in heart rate variability, and mood changes (like anxiety and depression)
Its also not ideal for people who only want compounded semaglutide or compounded tirzepatide
People with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma, MEN 2, or a prior serious hypersensitivity reaction to the specific medication should not use Wegovy or Zepbound
By contrast, the intake of carbohydrates (both in grams per day and as a percentage of total calories), fiber, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, choline, and vitamins A, C, D, E, and K was significantly less than the DRI