Ozempic for weight loss

Does Ozempic work for weight loss purposes?

The active ingredient in Ozempic, semaglutide, does work for weight loss, according to research. It's important that people continue to make lifestyle changes to help their weight loss, such as eating right and exercising.

• A once weekly semaglutides injection used off-label for weight loss in combination with diet and exercise

• Dosing begins at 0.25 mg once weekly for 4 weeks then increased to 0.5 mg weekly

• Dose titration can be delayed based on tolerance or further increased to a max of 2 mg weekly as needed

• Injected at least 30 minutes before the first meal, beverage, and other medications

• Must be stored at refrigerated temperatures (2°C to 8°C) or at room temperature for up to 56 days (59°F to 86°F)

• 1 injectable pen = 4 doses or 30 day supply