Common side effects may include: Dry mouth or increased thirst Trouble falling asleep if taken too late in the day Increased heart rate or feeling more aware of your heartbeat Mild anxiety, restlessness, or a jittery feeling Headache during the initial adjustment period Constipation or less frequent bowel movements If you notice anything that feels too strong , uncomfortable, or unusual, its important to notify Dr
Under ad libitum feeding conditions, we found that heart, body, and heart/body weights and nonfasting tail blood glucose measurements were not affected by treatment assignment (Supplemental Figure 1
The body may adapt to the drug over time, so these side effects may become more bearable or go away completely
Novo Nordisks semaglutide compound, under the brand name Ozempic, is designed to act in the body similarly to the hormone glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1)