Long-Term Side Effects of Ozempic

Ozempic is a type of medication used to treat type 2 diabetes and has been shown to aid in weight loss. However, like any medication, it can cause side effects, both short-term and long-term. Here are some of the long-term side effects of Ozempic and what you need to know about them:

### Potential Long-Term Side Effects

1. Thyroid tumors

2. Acute pancreatitis

3. Retinopathy complications

4. Gallbladder disease, including gallstones

5. Kidney failure

6. Cancer

According to Dr. Meera Shah, an endocrinologist at the Mayo Clinic, the most common side effect of Ozempic is nausea, followed by abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea. These side effects can sometimes get better over time, but at least 10% of patients who start taking these drugs have to be taken off of them because the side effects do not improve[13].

### What You Need to Know

It's important to note that Ozempic is a prescription medication and should only be taken under the guidance of a healthcare professional. If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Some side effects may be temporary and last only a few days to weeks, while others may be more severe and require medical attention[4].

If you are considering taking Ozempic for weight loss, it's important to understand that substantial weight loss is generally associated with an improvement in health, but that has not yet been shown with these medications[1]. Additionally, people may not realize how much the companies making these medications are working behind the scenes to convince them they need the appetite-suppressing drugs[1].

Remember that there is a real risk to your health if you buy weight-loss injections from unregulated sources[6]. It's important to understand that this treatment is designed to address weight-related health issues and should only be taken if prescribed by a doctor[1].

Citations:

[1] https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2023/04/02/downside-weight-loss-medication-side-effects-big-pharma/11464954002/

[2] https://www.everydayhealth.com/diabetes/things-that-can-happen-after-you-stop-taking-ozempic/

[3] https://www.forbes.com/health/body/ozempic-for-weight-loss/

[4] https://www.ozempic.com/how-to-take/side-effects.html

[5] https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/ozempic-wegovy-diabetes-weight-loss-side-effects-rcna66493

[6] https://www.drugs.com/sfx/ozempic-side-effects.html

[7] https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-are-weight-loss-injections-and-are-they-safe

[8] https://naomedical.com/blog/long-term-ozempic-side-effects-nao-medical/

[9] https://www.medartsweightloss.com/blog/side-effects-of-lipotropic-injections

[10] https://www.healthline.com/health/drugs/ozempic-side-effects

[11] https://www.saxenda.com/about-saxenda/side-effects.html

[12] https://www.thecut.com/2022/11/ozempic-side-effects.html

[13] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ozempic-side-effects-weight-loss-drugs-wegovy-mounjaro-doctors-warn/

[14] https://www.goodrx.com/ozempic/semaglutide-side-effects

[15] https://www.uclahealth.org/news/semaglutide-weight-loss-what-you-need-know

[16] https://www.healthline.com/health/drugs/saxenda