Semaglutide

Common semaglutide side effects

Common semaglutide side effects may include low blood sugar (in people with type 2 diabetes), upset stomach, heartburn, burping, gas, bloating, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, stomach flu symptoms, headache, dizziness, tiredness.

Semaglutide Recommended Dosage

• Start Semaglutide with a 0.25 mg subcutaneous injection (injection under the skin) once weekly for 4 weeks. The 0.25 mg dosage is intended for treatment initiation and is not effective for glycemic control.

• After 4 weeks on the 0.25 mg dosage, increase the dosage to 0.5 mg once weekly.

• If additional glycemic control is needed after at least 4 weeks on the 0.5 mg dosage, the dosage may be increased to 1 mg once weekly.

• ​If additional glycemic control is needed after at least 4 weeks on the 1 mg dosage, the dosage may be increased to 2 mg once weekly. The maximum recommended dosage is 2 mg once weekly.

• Administer Semaglutide once weekly, on the same day each week, at any time of the day, with or without meals.

• The day of weekly administration can be changed if necessary as long as the time between two doses is at least 2 days (>48 hours).

• If a dose is missed, administer Semaglutide as soon as possible within 5 days after the missed dose. If more than 5 days have passed, skip the missed dose and administer the next dose on the regularly scheduled day. In each case, patients can then resume their regular once-weekly dosing schedule.