Common side effects Injection-site reactions: mild redness, tenderness, swelling, occasional bruising - usually resolve within hours Skin flushing / warmth - brief, related to vasodilation Transient fatigue in the first 12 weeks of intensive protocols Mild headache - usually dose-related Higher-dose theoretical concerns Copper accumulation - each 2 mg injection adds roughly 0.03 mg of elemental copper, trivial next to the 0.92.2 mg from a normal diet
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Consuming small, frequent meals and limiting high-fat, fried, or greasy foods can help reduce these side effects, Vocca says
What About Safety And What Should You Ask
Possible Side Effects and Precautions Common side effects include: Nausea or vomiting (especially in early weeks) Bloating or mild stomach discomfort Fatigue Rare: pancreatitis or gallbladder issues Important: Never start GLP-1 therapy without consulting a doctor
Ozempic approved in Canada to slow kidney decline, prevent cardiovascular disease Was previously approved by Health Canada in 2018 as a diabetic medicine Health Canada has approved Ozempic to reduce the risk of further kidney decline among patients with Type 2 diabetes