Consider the following before using Ozempic: Allergy to semaglutide or any other medication in the same drug group as Ozempic Any history of medullary thyroid cancer in the family Have type I diabetes Call a doctor if there are any changes in your vision after using Ozempic Have pancreatitis Tell your doctor if you have preexisting kidney, liver, or gall bladder disease before using Ozempic Identify any serious side effects of Ozempic Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to be pregnant before taking Ozempic Do not use different brands of semaglutide at the same time Use medication regularly, every seven days, to get the possible benefits Never share an injection pen with others Medically Reviewed on 7/22/2025 Ozempic: What Is It and How to Use It

Contact your GP for routine assessment if: Urinary frequency significantly disrupts daily activities or sleep You notice persistent changes in urine colour, smell, or appearance Urinary symptoms persist beyond the initial adjustment period (typically 48 weeks) You have concerns about medication side effects or diabetes control Your healthcare provider can perform appropriate investigations, including urinalysis, renal function tests, and HbA1c measurement, to determine the underlying cause of urinary changes and adjust your treatment plan accordingly
The secondary endpoint was time from randomization to first occurrence of an expanded composite cardiovascular outcome, defined as MACE, revascularization (coronary and peripheral), unstable angina requiring hospitalization or hospitalization for heart failure
Code availability The analysis code and data are openly available at github.com/smehrhof/semaglutide-study