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Ozempic® — side effects
Ozempic activates GLP-1 receptors to increase insulin secretion, slow gastric emptying, and reduce appetite, thereby lowering blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Abdominal pain
- Hypoglycemia
See also
- Full profile: Ozempic®
- Dosage & administration: /dosage
- Mechanism of action: /mechanism
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- Drug interactions: /interactions
- Clinical trials: /clinical-trials
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