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How to Cope With Ozempic Side Effects

Some Ozempic (semaglutide) side effects can make the medication hard to tolerate.

Hilary WeissmanSanjai Sinha, MD
Written by Hilary Weissman | Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD
Updated on March 4, 2025

Some Ozempic (semaglutide) side effects can make the medication hard to tolerate — learn everything you need to know about the injection here.

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