Semaglutide is the active ingredient in Ozempic®, which is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels. Healthcare providers ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved some medications for weight loss. If a medication is FDA-approved, it means the FDA has determined it’s safe and effective for a certain use.

This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Common semaglutide side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. These should get better with time. Avoid fatty and greasy ...