Semaglutide, available under the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, and the oral tablet Rybelsus, is effective for diabetes and weight management, but like any medication, it may have some side effects.

You might already know the short-term effects, like appetite control and weight loss. But what about the long-term side effects of Wegovy®? Long-term effects are rare but can include an increased risk ...

Wegovy (semaglutide) is considered a safe and effective treatment for the conditions it’s approved to treat. Possible problems with long-term use include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, and kidney ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Semaglutide — the active ingredient in the brand-name meds Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus — treats type 2 diabetes and obesity or ...

Most people who develop side effects from receiving Ozempic have only mild, short-term symptoms. Side effects of Ozempic should go away on their own after a few days or weeks. Rarely, Ozempic can ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. You may have heard about — or maybe even experienced — the short-term side effects of Ozempic — such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, and ...