In 17,604 adults with overweight or obesity and established cardiovascular disease but no diabetes, semaglutide 2.4 mg cut the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke, or cardiovascular death) by 20 percent over a mean follow-up of 39.8 months [9]
Eat smaller meals, avoid fatty foods, and stay hydrated to avoid gastrointestinal side effects
Drink an extra 16 ounces (oz) of water
Lastly, its essential to moderate the intake of foods and substances that can irritate the gastrointestinal tract or contribute to constipation, such as caffeinated drinks, alcohol, spicy foods, and processed foods
Tell your provider which side effects are affecting your quality of life, when they occur relative to your injection day, and how severe they are on a scale they can work with
Week 1: The Adjustment Period During the first week, your body is getting used to Ozempic