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When starting both, it may be difficult to determine which medication is causing the side effect
According to product SmPCs, nausea is very common (affecting more than 1 in 10 people), while vomiting and diarrhoea are common (affecting up to 1 in 10 people)
Additionally, Ozempic slows gastric emptying, meaning food remains in the stomach for longer periods, which typically prolongs the sensation of satiety after meals, though this effect may diminish somewhat with ongoing treatment
Oral supplements have limited efficacy because much of the compound is broken down by the digestive system before it can be fully absorbed