However, you may also be able to take this treatment if your BMI is between 27 and 30 and you also have weight-related conditions, such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high levels of fat in your blood
Will the side effects go away

Wegovy (Semaglutide 2.4 mg) Nausea: When to Call the Doctor At a glance Nausea is the most common Wegovy side effect, reported by 44% of participants in the STEP-1 trial Most episodes are mild to moderate and peak during dose-escalation phases Median time to resolution is 8 to 12 weeks after reaching maintenance dose Severe nausea leading to treatment discontinuation occurred in 2.4% of STEP-1 participants Delayed gastric emptying and direct brainstem GLP-1 receptor activation drive the symptom Red-flag signs include inability to keep liquids down for 24+ hours, hematemesis, or severe epigastric pain Eating smaller meals, staying upright after eating, and avoiding high-fat foods reduce symptom burden Dose escalation follows a 16-week titration schedule designed to minimize GI side effects Ondansetron or other antiemetics may be prescribed for refractory nausea FDA labeling recommends discontinuation if nausea is persistent and clinically significant How Common Is Nausea on Wegovy

Do not mix Ozempic and insulin in the same syringe
Our Epiphany specialists in Fullerton will evaluate your specific situation and health history to determine if semaglutide or tirzepatide is right for you
Through this, it activates the same pathways within the body as natural GLP-1, thereby acting to reduce blood sugar and food cravings