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Common side effects
There are possible side effects when taking Ozempic®.
The most common side effects of Ozempic® may include:
Nausea
Diarrhea
Stomach (abdominal) pain
Constipation
Vomiting
The most commonly reported side effects are related to the stomach and digestion. Follow the dose escalation schedule provided by your health care professional to help reduce the risk of these common side effects. Talk to your health care professional about any side effect that continues to bother you or doesn't go away.
Tips for managing nausea
Some people may experience nausea while starting Ozempic® or increasing their dose. If you experience nausea, here are some general nausea tips that you might find helpful:
Eat bland, low-fat foods, like crackers, toast, and rice.
Eat foods that contain water, like soups and gelatin.
Avoid fried, greasy, or sweet foods.
Avoid lying down after you eat.
Go outdoors for fresh air.
Eat more slowly.
Drink clear or ice-cold drinks.
First dose, increasing Ozempic® dose, and side effects
The most commonly reported side effects were related to the stomach and digestion. These side effects were reported more frequently when starting to take Ozempic® or when increasing the dose. Talk to your health care professional about any side effect that continues to bother you.
Taking Ozempic® in the morning, afternoon, or night
Ozempic® should be taken once a week, on the same day every week, at any time of the day. Ozempic® may be taken with or without food. You may change the day of the week you take Ozempic®, as long as your last dose was taken 2 or more days before.
Reaction at the injection site
After injecting Ozempic® exactly as instructed, some people may experience some bleeding at the injection site. Press on the area lightly with a gauze pad or cotton ball. Do not rub the area.
You may inject under the skin of your stomach/abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Be sure to change the injection site after each weekly injection, and do not use the same site for each injection. Talk to your health care professional about any irritation or reaction at the injection site that bothers you or doesn’t go away.
For a complete list of possible side effects of Ozempic®, see Prescribing Information and Medication Guide and the Important Safety Information below. For medical advice about side effects, talk with your health care professional. You may also report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Have questions about Ozempic®?
Call 1-877-322-0281 Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM ET, to get live one-on-one support from a Diabetes Health Coach.