Review the side-effects of Semaglutide as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Common: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, constipation, low blood sugar level
Skin: Injection site reactions such as pain, swelling and discomfort
Others: Increased level of amylase and lipase, pancreatitis, gallstones, fatigue, taste disturbances, dizziness, abnormal heart rate, allergic reaction
• Semaglutide injection should be checked for any discoloration or the presence of particulate matter and should be discarded if present.
• Do not share the injection pen with anyone even if the needle has been changed to avoid the transmission of blood-related pathogens.
• Women of childbearing age should stop semaglutide injection before 2 months of a planned pregnancy.
• Store the pen always without a needle attached to it and use a new needle for each injection.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Common: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, constipation, low blood sugar level
Skin: Injection site reactions such as pain, swelling and discomfort
Others: Increased level of amylase and lipase, pancreatitis, gallstones, fatigue, taste disturbances, dizziness, abnormal heart rate, allergic reaction
Other Precautions :
• Semaglutide should not be mixed along with insulin.• Semaglutide injection should be checked for any discoloration or the presence of particulate matter and should be discarded if present.
• Do not share the injection pen with anyone even if the needle has been changed to avoid the transmission of blood-related pathogens.
• Women of childbearing age should stop semaglutide injection before 2 months of a planned pregnancy.
• Store the pen always without a needle attached to it and use a new needle for each injection.
