Pancreatitis on Ozempic (semaglutide 0.5-2 mg): Incidence, Severity, and Realistic Expectations Pancreatitis on Ozempic (semaglutide 0.5-2 mg): Incidence, Severity, and Realistic Expectations At a glance Incidence in trials: ~0.3% (semaglutide) vs ~0.2% (comparators) across SUSTAIN 1-10 Typical onset: Weeks to months after initiation or dose escalation Severity distribution: Majority mild-to-moderate (Revised Atlanta Classification Grade A/B)
Common side effects include: Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Stomach pain Constipation Weight loss Serious but less common side effects include: Severe allergic reactions Increased risk of thyroid tumors (including medullary thyroid carcinoma, MTC) Risk of multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) Pancreatitis Diabetic retinopathy complications Hypoglycemia, especially with other diabetes medications Worsening kidney disease Gallbladder disease and gallstones This is not a full list of side effects
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Ozempic is an FDA-approved drug made by Novo Nordisk