In 2024, Health Canada approved Wegovy to reduce the risk of non-fatal myocardial infarction in adults with established cardiovascular disease and BMI equal to or greater than 27 kg/m2
Per the company's safety information, the most common side effects are gastrointestinal - nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, and decreased appetite
These are really promising initial signs, but it's important to remember the long-term side effects are still coming to light
It does this in three main ways: Increases Insulin Release The pancreas releases insulin , a hormone that lowers blood sugar
Your risk for getting low blood sugar may be higher if you use Ozempic with another medicine that can cause low blood sugar, such as a sulfonylurea or insulin
Comments : -According to some authorities: Contraception use is recommended during therapy for patients of childbearing potential