What is this drug used for?

 

Ozempic prefilled pens and Rybelsus tablets:

• It is used to lower blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Ozempic prefilled pens:

• It is used to lower the chance of heart attack, stroke, and death in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Wegovy prefilled pens:

• It is used to help with weight loss in certain people.

 

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

If using for high blood sugar:

• Constipation, diarrhea, stomach pain, upset stomach, or throwing up

Tablets:

• Decreased appetite

If using for weight loss:

• Constipation, diarrhea, stomach pain, upset stomach, or throwing up

• Headache

• Feeling dizzy, tired, or weak

• Nose or throat irritation

• Runny nose

• Bloating

• Burping

• Gas

• Heartburn

 

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

For all uses of this drug:

• Neck mass, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, or have hoarseness that will not go away

• Kidney problems like unable to pass urine, change in how much urine is passed, blood in the urine, or a big weight gain

• Gallbladder problems like pain in the upper right belly area, right shoulder area, or between the shoulder blades; change in stools; dark urine or yellow skin or eyes; or fever with chills

• Severe dizziness or passing out

• A fast heartbeat

• Change in eyesight

• Low blood sugar like dizziness, headache, feeling sleepy or weak, shaking, fast heartbeat, confusion, hunger, or sweating

• Pancreas problems (pancreatitis) like severe stomach pain, severe back pain, or severe upset stomach or throwing up

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

If using for weight loss:

• New or worse behavior or mood changes like depression or thoughts of suicide

Note: This is not a comprehensive list of all side effects. Talk to your doctor if you have questions.

Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer: This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a limited summary of general information about the medicine's uses from the patient education leaflet and is not intended to be comprehensive. This limited summary does NOT include all information available about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. For a more detailed summary of information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine, please speak with your healthcare provider and review the entire patient education leaflet.