Weight Loss with Ozempic

The main benefits may include:

1. Ozempic (Semaglutide) is 94% similar to natural human GLP-1 and therefore acts as a physiological regulator of appetite and thereby reducing food intake by reducing feelings of hunger and increasing feelings of fullness/satiety.

2. Ozempic is a newly licensed medication indicated for the treatment of type-2 diabetes. It is currently undergoing clinical trial to gain a license for the treatment of obesity. In the meantime, your medical practitioner may prescribe this medication for you 'off-label'

3. For long term success the treatment needs to be combined with lifestyle changes including nutritional, exercise and behavioural habits.

4. Weight loss can lead to secondary benefits by improving weight loss related health problems such as cardiovascular risk factors (including hypertension, blood glucose levels and waist circumference) and physical health-related Quality of Life.

The medication is available on the UK market in three different dosages: 0.25, 0.5 and 1mg. 

If eligible, you will be prescribed the 0.25mg dose. Once you are stable on that dose for 4 weeks, it can then be increased to the 0.5mg dose. You can then be prescribed the 1mg dose after 4 weeks of being stable on the 0.5mg dose.  

Please note that our pricing is not affected by the dosage you are prescribed. 

The most common Ozempic side effects (reported in 5% of patients) are:

Dysgeusia (altered sense of taste), dry mouth, insomnia, asthenia; burping; constipation; diarrhoea; dizziness; dry mouth; gallbladder disorders; gastrointestinal discomfort; gastrointestinal disorders; insomnia; nausea; vomiting, hypoglycaemia, dyspepsia, gastritis, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, flatulence, eructation, upper abdomen pain, abdomen distension, cholelithiasis, injection site reactions, fatigue, increased lipase and increased amylase.

Do not take Ozempic if any of the below contraindications apply to you:

a. Aged under 18 or above 75.

b. Severe renal/kidney impairment (with eGFR of 15 or below) or a history ofrenal disease.

c. Severe hepatic/liver impairment.

d. Personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer (MTC).

e. Hypersensitivity to Ozempic or to any of the excipients: disodium phosphate dihydrate, propylene glycol, phenol and water for injection.

f. Concurrent treatment with any other products for weight management.

g. Weight problems related to endocrinological or eating disorders.

h. Concurrent insulin or sulfonylurea.

i. Patients on warfarin (more frequent INR monitoring required).

j. Concurrent use of any medicinal products with may cause weight gain.

k. Pregnancy, breastfeeding or trying to/planning to become pregnant.

l. Congestive heart failure.

m. History of pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetic gastroparesis.

n. Patients with a personal or family history of MEN 2 (Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome).

Administer the medication once weekly on the same day each week, at any time of the day, with or without meals. Inject into the abdominal fat, thigh, or upper arm. You can check out this instructional video for a detailed overview of how to take the medication. 
 
The day of weekly administration can be changed if necessary as long as the time between 2 doses is at least 2 days (>48 hours). If a dose is missed, administer it 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. For whatever questions or doubts, don't hesitate to contact our team at [email protected] 

After you stop taking the medication it can take your body around 4-5 weeks to fully clear from your system. This means that you may still experience some of the side effects during this period. 

You’ll need to maintain the healthy behavioural, nutritional and lifestyle habits that you would have developed while using Ozempic.

Severe side effects from the medication are very rare. However it’s important to understand signs and symptoms to be watchful of. 

If you experience chest pain, circulation issues (specifically in the legs), shortness of breath or loss of consciousness we recommend you stop using your treatment and seek medical assistance immediately. You can do this by calling 111 for non-life threatening situations, or by calling 999 or attending your nearest A&E service. 

Similarly if you experience any symptoms of a severe allergic reaction (such as swelling of your face, lips or throat, problems breathing or swallowing or a rapid heartbeat), we recommend seeking immediate medical assistance through your GP or nearest A&E service.