This collaborative approach ensures that your transition onto Ozempic is thoughtful, informed, and aligned with your health goals
When to call your doctor Call your healthcare provider if you experience: Severe or prolonged nausea or vomiting, especially if you have a hard time keeping down fluids Persistent abdominal pain Dizziness Dark urine Weakness Many people find that nausea from Ozempic improves over time
Risks and benefits may differ from FDA-approved GLP-1 medications
The patients at highest risk were those on higher doses, those with pre-existing borderline B12 levels, those with a history of metformin use (which independently depletes B12), and those over age 60
The conversion process is straightforward, though you will restart at a low dose and titrate up
Semaglutide requires a prescription and physician evaluation