2 Abdominal Pain : Stomach pain, bloating, discomfort, or cramping may occur
adding alcohol on the same day significantly increases GI distress and dehydration risk
Ozempic may be prescribed when: Patients don't respond well to metformin Traditional treatments haven't achieved the desired results Weight management is a primary concern Research indicates that combining both medications might enhance some patients' benefits
Hormonal markers (especially for women): estradiol, progesterone, total and free testosterone, SHBG, DHEA-S, tracked against cycle phase where applicable
Blood Pressure Changes During GLP-1 Treatment Many patients report elevated heart rate or temporary blood pressure spikes during the first 24 weeks of starting semaglutide, a phenomenon sometimes called 'GLP-1 adjustment.' This occurs because the medication's effect on metabolic rate can temporarily increase sympathetic nervous system activity