Serious side effects can include: acute pancreatitis (sudden inflammation of the pancreas) acute gallbladder disease, such as gallstones low blood sugar severe digestive side effects, which may lead to dehydration or acute kidney injury diabetic retinopathy (diabetes-related eye damage) increases in heart rate suicidal thoughts or behaviors (when the drug is used for weight loss) risk of thyroid cancer* * Semaglutide has a boxed warning for this side effect
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Originally designed for type 2 diabetes management, Ozempic is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that regulates blood sugar levels while promoting satiety, making it an effective option for weight loss
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