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Stay Hydrated Drinking plenty of water and staying well hydrated is important while on Ozempic because of side effects like diarrhea and vomiting, which can lead to fluid loss

Make sure to avoid beverages with artificial sugars, since they can worsen symptoms of an upset stomach

And, if the side effects are so debilitating, consider whether the benefits of the drug are worth the tradeoff

If side effects remain severe after 4 weeks at any dose level, discuss dose adjustment with your provider rather than discontinuing entirely