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Increase Your Awareness with Basic Facts about Semaglutide
Nikki and Anne Heart ♥ December 2023
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The following information was accessed from online sources December 2023. Information on prescription drugs may change. It is important to obtain the most current information regarding a prescription drug before use.
Quick facts YOU Need to Know
Semaglutide belongs to a class of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists.
- It mimics the GLP-1 hormone that is released in the gastrointestinal tract in response to eating.
- One role of GLP-1 is to prompt the body to produce more insulin, which reduces blood glucose (sugar).
- GLP-1 in higher amounts also interacts with the parts of the brain that reduce appetite and signal a feeling of fullness.
There are currently three FDA-approved semaglutide products:
- Both are approved to lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus, in addition to diet and exercise.
- Ozempic is also approved to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, or death in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and known heart disease.
- Approved to help adults and children aged 12 years and older with obesity or some adults with excess weight (overweight), who also have weight-related medical problems, to lose weight and keep the weight off, in addition to diet and exercise.
Semaglutide injection may cause side effects. Tell your healthcare provider if any of these are severe or do no go away:
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- abdominal pain
- constipation
- heartburn
- burping
Some side effects can be serious:
- ongoing pain that begins in the upper left or middle of the stomach but may spread to the back, with or without vomiting
- rash; itching; swelling of the eyes, face, mouth, tongue, or throat; or difficulty breathing or swallowing
- decreased urination; or swelling of legs, ankles, or feet
- vision changes
- fainting or dizziness
- pain in upper stomach; yellowing of skin or eyes; fever; or clay-colored stools (in those receiving semaglutide [Wegovy] for management of weight loss)
- rapid heartbeat
- dizziness, light-headedness, sweating, confusion or drowsiness, headache, blurred vision, slurred speech, shakiness, fast heartbeat, anxiety or irritability or mood changes, hunger, weakness, or feeling jittery
IMPORTANT WARNING:
Semaglutide injection may increase the risk that you will develop tumors of the thyroid gland…
Visit:
MedlinePlus for more information.
FDA warns consumers not to use counterfeit Ozempic (semaglutide) found in U.S. drug supply chain. Visit: FDA.gov/drugs
The key is to research, ask questions, and most importantly be aware.
The following are just a couple of the sites you can visit for more information:
- FDA.gov/drugs, accessed December 21, 2023. Get information regarding medication.
- MedlinePlus, accessed December 27, 2023.
- FDA.gov/, information about FDA approval, accessed December 27, 2023.
- FDA.gov/drugs, warning about counterfeit Ozempic, accessed December 27, 2023.
- Novomedlink.com, accessed December 27. 2023.
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