ileus, intestinal obstruction, severe constipation including fecal impaction Hypersensitivity : anaphylaxis, angioedema, rash, urticaria Hepatobiliary : cholecystitis, cholecystectomy Neurologic : dysesthesia, headache Pulmonary : Pulmonary aspiration has occurred in patients receiving GLP-1 receptor agonists undergoing elective surgeries or procedures requiring general anesthesia or deep sedation
This misdirected frustration can lead to unnecessary protocol changes, dose adjustments, or even discontinuation of treatment that was actually working, just with a damaged supply
There are also patients who decide semaglutide is simply not worth the side effects, even if it is effective
Key Takeaway: Ozempic slows the rate at which food leaves your stomach to help you feel full longer, but this same mechanism can cause heavy foods to sit in the digestive tract for an uncomfortably long time
Environmental adjustments at home and work can also help
