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How Does Ozempic Work?

Ozempic, which is made using semaglutide, belongs to a class of medicines called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists. When you take Ozempic, it works by binding itself to your GLP-1 receptors. This stimulates your pancreas to release insulin when you need it. Additionally, it reduces the amount of sugar released from your liver and helps to slow down food that's exiting your stomach. As a result of these different effects, your A1C and blood sugar levels are lowered, and your appetite may also be reduced, which can lead to significant weight loss.

How Much Weight Can You Lose With Ozempic?

Although Ozempic is not technically a weight-loss medication, adults taking the medicine have typically lost between 8 and 14 lbs. The specific amount of weight lost will depend on your dosage and starting weight.

How Soon Can I Expect to Lose Weight?

Typically, you can expect to start noticing weight loss after several weeks of taking Ozempic in NYC & New Jersey. However, some patients have experienced weight loss in as little as one or two weeks.

How Often Is Ozempic Taken?

When you’ve been prescribed Ozempic, you should take the medication once per week. You should take the medication on the same day each week, but the time doesn’t matter.

How Do I Take Ozempic?

You should always follow your doctor's instructions when taking Ozempic. Usually, treatment will start with a low dose that is gradually increased every four weeks. Ozempic is taken by injecting it under the skin with or without a meal. The medication should be injected at the front of your thigh, your abdomen, or your upper arm, and it's recommended that you rotate your injection site each week.

To take Ozempic, you will be given an Ozempic injection pen. This pen will contain more than one dose of the medication. After your first use, you should store the pen with the needle removed either at room temperature or in the refrigerator. It's important to keep the pen cap on when not in use and to protect the medicine from heat and light.

After using a needle to inject Ozempic, dispose of it in a sharps container. Do not reuse needles.

Is Ozempic Safe?

Ozempic is FDA-approved and generally considered safe in doses up to 2 mg for adults who have type 2 diabetes. Ozempic should not be used for type 1 diabetes. Additionally, you should not take Ozempic if you:

  • Are pregnant
  • Are allergic to semaglutide
  • Have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma

Risks and Side Effects of Ozempic

The most common side effects of Ozempic include:

  • Low blood sugar
  • Upset stomach
  • Nausea/vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Runny nose
  • Sore throat
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Tiredness

In rare cases, Ozempic can also cause more serious side effects. Seek medical attention immediately if you experience:

  • Vision changes
  • Mood changes
  • Pounding heartbeat/fluttering
  • Lightheadedness
  • Swelling or lump in neck
  • Severe stomach pain
  • Fever
  • Jaundice
  • Trouble swallowing
  • Shortness of breath
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Thomas

Lost 145lbs

Thomas' success story

I went in for surgery. An hour later, I came out a new man.

Everybody treated me like a king. The day of surgery, I was excited. The hospital couldn’t be any nicer. I went in for surgery. An hour later, I came out a new man. My recovery was awesome. I was out of bed that day. My wife and kids were my motivation on getting this surgery. They are my whole life. I’m happy I’m going to be around for them.

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Nicole

Lost 76lbs

Nicole's success story

I hit my goal weight ... and I feel fabulous

I had the gastric bypass. I am Type 2 Diabetic and I wanted to gain control of my sugar. I hit my goal weight in about 5 and half months and I feel fabulous. The procedure has completely changed my life for the better because it has empowered me as a middle aged woman that I can really do everything and anything that I want to do. I don't put an age on anything. I don't say I'm too old for something.

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Robert

Lost 76lbs

Robert's success story

I was tired of the way I looked. I was tired of the way I felt.

I knew if I didn't change something soon, I was going to be in a lot of trouble. The consultation process was a lot easier than I expected. I was met with open arms. I was treated like I was the only patient here. Not only did they answer all of my questions, they had questions for me to make sure I was the right candidate for the surgery. After surgery and that weight started dropping off, my life started changing for the better.

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Samantha

Lost 92lbs

Samantha's success story

I feel like a completely different person.

I had the gastric sleeve procedure. The driving factor behind me getting this procedure was my health. I didn't feel good physically or mentally. I had joint pains, even standing was difficult sometimes. Emotionally, this surgery completely turned my life around. I have so much more confidence. So much more happiness. I feel like a completely different person. I feel stronger. I feel able to accomplish more.

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Eileen

Lost 99lbs

Eileen's success story

It saved my life.

The driving factor behind me getting my procedure was that I couldn't get up off the floor with my granddaughter. That was my why. That was my big reason for having this surgery done. After surgery, it was a little bit of a struggle with what to eat. What you put in your mouth that you don't even think about. You don't think about what you're eating or how you're eating and portion size. It's what I do now every single day. The procedure has changed my life in so many ways. It saved my life.

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Brittany

Lost 126lbs