If you're exploring Ozempic as a potential treatment option, you probably have questions about the medication and our program and how it works. We've got you covered with the details you need to know.
What is Ozempic?
Ozempic is an injectable semaglutide drug used to manage blood sugar levels. It helps the body better regulate blood sugar levels by mimicking natural hormones secreted from the pancreas that control blood sugar production. Ozempic also slows down digestion, so less food is absorbed into the bloodstream.
Results and Dosage Explained
In studies, those who took 2.4mg of semaglutide and had a BMI of 30, saw a mean body weight reduction of almost 15% compared to a reduction of 2.4% in the placebo group. The lifestyle changes in the studies included both dietary and physical activity changes.
Generally, it takes a few weeks, and sometimes a few months, to start seeing the effects of Ozempic. You may notice the effects on your hunger and cravings before you notice changes in your body size. This is because the maximum dose is not given at the beginning of treatment.
Instead, you start at a dose of 0.25 mg per week. This dose is increased every four weeks based on your body’s response and side effects, to a maximum dose of 2.4mg.
With the Felix program, you stay at each dose for a minimum of 4 weeks and increase your dose only if needed. An example of your first three months with the Felix program is shown above. It’s important that you do not increase your dose at a quicker rate than what is outlined in your medication dosing schedule and treatment guide, or what your practitioner has advised. This is because the medication was designed to be increased at a specific rate for your safety and in order to minimize side effects. This also allows your body time to adjust to the medication. Learn more about Ozempic dosing here.
Additionally, your practitioner's aim is to find the lowest effective dose for you, so you may not need to be on the maximum dose of 2.4mg if a smaller dose is effective enough for you.
Explore the Collection of Blogs Below For All the Info You Need
Ozempic essentials
Off-Label Prescribing: what you need to know about this common practice
Ozempic: Where is the Best Place to Inject?: how and where to inject Ozempic
Ozempic: What are the Main Side Effects?: like all medication, Ozempic may cause side effects — here are the most common ones
How to Properly Store Ozempic: storage tips to make sure your medication is kept at the right temperature
Our program
Insurance Coverage for Ozempic: options and information about coverage
Ozempic Renewal Process: how and when you'll get a new prescription
Getting started
How to Use the Ozempic Pen: instructions for how exactly to use the injectable pen
Starting with Ozempic: what to expect during your first six weeks
Ozempic Pen Dosage: how many doses are in each pen
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