Ozempic

Caloric Restriction, at least one weight-related comorbid condition, Obesity + 6 more

Treatment

6 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Ozempic

What is Ozempic

Semaglutide

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Semaglutide is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It works by stimulating insulin production and reducing blood sugar levels. It is available in two forms: injections that are given once a week and tablets that are taken once a day. Clinical trials have shown that semaglutide can lower the levels of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and reduce body weight. In 2021, semaglutide was approved by the FDA and Health Canada for use in adults with general obesity or overweight who have at least one weight-related condition. This makes semaglutide the first drug

Ozempic

is the brand name

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Ozempic Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Ozempic

Semaglutide

2017

19

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Semaglutide, commonly known as Ozempic, is approved by the FDA for 6 uses including Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Cardiovascular Events .

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Events

Type 2 Diabetes

Cardiovascular Diseases

Physical Activity

Used in combination with other therapies

Diet

Used in combination with other therapies

Effectiveness

How Ozempic Affects Patients

Semaglutide helps to reduce levels of HbA1c, blood pressure, and body weight. It does this by increasing insulin production and decreasing the amount of glucagon in the body. It also lowers triglycerides and VLDL cholesterol, which can help improve cardiovascular health. There is a risk of developing medullary thyroid cell cancer, pancreatitis, and dehydration while taking semaglutide. It is important to stay hydrated and seek medical attention right away if experiencing abdominal pain. Additionally, this drug may affect how other drugs taken orally are absorbed, so it's important to monitor for both positive and negative

How Ozempic works in the body

Semaglutide helps to keep blood sugar levels in check by stimulating the pancreas to produce insulin. It also slows down the digestion of food and reduces the amount of glucagon released after meals. Semaglutide binds to the GLP-1 receptor in the body, activating several processes that lower blood sugar. Additionally, semaglutide may reduce the progression of atherosclerosis, a type of heart disease, by decreasing inflammation and gut permeability. Finally, semaglutide can also lead to weight loss through its effects on appetite and food cravings.

When to interrupt dosage

The dosage of Ozempic is contingent upon the diagnosed issue, such as Type 2 Diabetes, at least one weight-related comorbid condition and reduced-calorie diet. The sum of medication also fluctuates in accordance with the technique of delivery (e.g. Solution - Subcutaneous or Subcutaneous) specified in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Obesity

, 1.34 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 7.0 mg, 14.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/pump actuation, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 24.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 17.0 mg/mL, 2.68 mg/mL, 2.4 mg, 1.7 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

Solution - Subcutaneous, Solution, Subcutaneous, , Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Subcutaneous, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension

Physical Activity

, 1.34 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 7.0 mg, 14.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/pump actuation, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 24.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 17.0 mg/mL, 2.68 mg/mL, 2.4 mg, 1.7 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

Solution - Subcutaneous, Solution, Subcutaneous, , Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Subcutaneous, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension

Type 2 Diabetes

, 1.34 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 7.0 mg, 14.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/pump actuation, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 24.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 17.0 mg/mL, 2.68 mg/mL, 2.4 mg, 1.7 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

Solution - Subcutaneous, Solution, Subcutaneous, , Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Subcutaneous, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension

Diet

, 1.34 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 7.0 mg, 14.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/pump actuation, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 24.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 17.0 mg/mL, 2.68 mg/mL, 2.4 mg, 1.7 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

Solution - Subcutaneous, Solution, Subcutaneous, , Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Subcutaneous, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension

Chronic Weight Management therapy

, 1.34 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 7.0 mg, 14.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/pump actuation, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 24.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 17.0 mg/mL, 2.68 mg/mL, 2.4 mg, 1.7 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

Solution - Subcutaneous, Solution, Subcutaneous, , Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Subcutaneous, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension

Cardiovascular Diseases

, 1.34 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 7.0 mg, 14.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/pump actuation, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 24.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 17.0 mg/mL, 2.68 mg/mL, 2.4 mg, 1.7 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

Solution - Subcutaneous, Solution, Subcutaneous, , Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Subcutaneous, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension

Caloric Restriction

, 1.34 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 7.0 mg, 14.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/pump actuation, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 24.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 17.0 mg/mL, 2.68 mg/mL, 2.4 mg, 1.7 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

Solution - Subcutaneous, Solution, Subcutaneous, , Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Subcutaneous, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension

at least one weight-related comorbid condition

, 1.34 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 7.0 mg, 14.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/pump actuation, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 24.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 17.0 mg/mL, 2.68 mg/mL, 2.4 mg, 1.7 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

Solution - Subcutaneous, Solution, Subcutaneous, , Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Subcutaneous, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension

Cardiovascular Events

, 1.34 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 7.0 mg, 14.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/pump actuation, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 24.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 17.0 mg/mL, 2.68 mg/mL, 2.4 mg, 1.7 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

Solution - Subcutaneous, Solution, Subcutaneous, , Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Subcutaneous, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension

Warnings

Ozempic Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia

Do Not Combine

Thyroid Neoplasms

Do Not Combine

Medullary carcinoma of thyroid

Do Not Combine

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Semaglutide may interact with Pulse Frequency

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Ozempic.

Common Ozempic Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Acetohexamide

Moderate

Semaglutide may increase the hypoglycemic activities of Acetohexamide.

Carbutamide

Moderate

Semaglutide may increase the hypoglycemic activities of Carbutamide.

Chlorpropamide

Moderate

Semaglutide may increase the hypoglycemic activities of Chlorpropamide.

Englitazone

Moderate

The risk or severity of hypoglycemia can be increased when Semaglutide is combined with Englitazone.

Fluconazole

Moderate

The risk or severity of hypoglycemia can be increased when Semaglutide is combined with Fluconazole.

Ozempic Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Some people have overdosed on Semaglutide and experienced nausea as the primary symptom. All those who have overdosed have recovered fully with the help of medical care. It can take up to one week for Semaglutide to leave the body, so observation and treatment may be necessary for a while. There is no specific antidote for an overdose on this drug.

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Ozempic Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Ozempic?

196 active studies are currently underway to assess the effectiveness of Ozempic in treating Disease, Weight-Related Comorbidities and BMI >27 kg/m2.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Physical Activity

25 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2

Cardiovascular Diseases

0 Actively Recruiting

Type 2 Diabetes

162 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1

Cardiovascular Events

5 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 4

at least one weight-related comorbid condition

0 Actively Recruiting

Chronic Weight Management therapy

0 Actively Recruiting

Caloric Restriction

0 Actively Recruiting

Obesity

0 Actively Recruiting

Diet

4 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1

Ozempic Reviews: What are patients saying about Ozempic?

5

Patient Review

10/16/2022

Ozempic for Weight Loss Management for Overweight Person with BMI 27 to 29 and Weight-Related Comorbidity

I've been on this medication for four months now. I definitely noticed a change in my cravings; I used to love greasy foods, but now they don't appeal to me at all. I'm down 31 pounds since starting the medication, and I don't feel the need to snack constantly like I used to.

5

Patient Review

10/29/2022

Ozempic for Weight Loss Management for an Obese Person

I've lost 35lbs since starting this treatment in July. The side effects were unpleasant at first, but they've gone away now and I'm really happy with the results. It's important to drink lots of water when you're on this medication, and to be patient as your body adjusts to it. The constipation was the hardest part for me, but it eventually went away.

5

Patient Review

11/4/2022

Ozempic for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

This is the best medication I've ever been on. In just four months, it's helped me lower my A1C from 11 to 7. Plus, I haven't experienced any negative side effects.

4.3

Patient Review

10/21/2022

Ozempic for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Just feeling sick... otherwise this treatment is working well.

3

Patient Review

11/8/2022

Ozempic for Weight Loss Management for an Obese Person

I get very nauseous from this medication, to the point of vomiting. The taste is incredibly unpleasant as well.

2.3

Patient Review

11/5/2022

Ozempic for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I took a one shot Monday night and was in the ER 5 days later. Spent over night and went home next night and was diagnosed with Pancreatitis. I have since been Diagnosed with Pancreas Cancer and seeing a Specialist Tuesday to see the depth of my Cancer. Ozempic may have alerted me of something far worst to come or it caused my Pancretitis. I won't be taking it again. Male 59

2

Patient Review

11/7/2022

Ozempic for Weight Loss Management for an Obese Person

I would not recommend this drug for weight loss. It gave me terrible constipation that I have never experienced before in my life. I was on it for 5 weeks and stopped immediately after feeling these effects.

1.7

Patient Review

10/30/2022

Ozempic for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I have been experiencing gut pain, nausea, and headaches since I started taking this medication six weeks ago. I am also constantly constipated and have gained twelve pounds. While my A1C has dropped from 12.1 to 6.1 in the same time frame, I can't say that this drug is worth the other side effects I've experienced.

1.3

Patient Review

10/16/2022

Ozempic for Weight Loss Management for Overweight Person with BMI 27 to 29 and Weight-Related Comorbidity

Allergic dermatitis is a terrible reaction to have. I had red splotches, dry patches, and hive-like itching all over my face. If anyone has experienced this, please let me know what the remedy was.

1

Patient Review

10/7/2022

Ozempic for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I was really surprised that this drug is allowed on the market after experiencing its terrible side effects firsthand. I had stomach aches, diarrhea and vomiting when I took the full dose. No wonder people lose weight when they're too sick to eat!

1

Patient Review

10/18/2022

Ozempic for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I have been struggling with chronic gastritis for a while now. I was put on Ozempic .25 five weeks ago, and my doctor has finally listened to me about the severe stomach pain I've been experiencing. This medication is being taken off of my regimen because it's made me feel incredibly ill--I have never felt this way from a medication before. It did help lower my blood sugar into the normal range, but the stomach pain is so unbearable that I would rather not have any relief than go through this again. If only I had found these reviews before starting this med...

1

Patient Review

11/2/2022

Ozempic for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

After my first injection of this medication, I was beset by vomiting and diarrhea for six days straight. This led to extreme dehydration and a potassium deficiency that could've resulted in a heart attack. Needless to say, I won't be taking this drug any longer.
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Patient Q&A Section about ozempic

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What exactly does Ozempic do?

"Ozempic, when used with diet and exercise, has been shown to improve blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. In adults with type 2 diabetes and known heart disease, Ozempic reduces the risk of major cardiovascular events such as stroke, heart attack, or death."

Answered by AI

Is Ozempic for weight loss?

"Ozempic is a medication for adults with type 2 diabetes. It is not a weight-loss drug. Ozempic, combined with diet and exercise, may improve blood sugar."

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What are the most common side effects of Ozempic?

"These are some of the side effects that may occur when using semaglutide. If you experience any of these effects, tell your doctor or pharmacist."

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What are the dangers of Ozempic?

"The pancreas can become inflamed, which is called pancreatitis. This can cause changes in vision, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), kidney problems (kidney failure), serious allergic reactions, and gallbladder problems."

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Clinical Trials for Ozempic

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CX11 for Type 2 Diabetes

18 - 75
All Sexes
Birmingham, AL

This study is testing whether a new medication called CX11 works and is safe for participants with type 2 diabetes who have not reached good blood sugar control while taking a steady dose of metformin, with or without a steady dose of an SGLT2 inhibitor, for at least 90 days. The study is being done at multiple medical centers. Participants are assigned by chance (randomized) to different groups, and neither the participants nor the study staff know which group they're in (double-blind). The groups are compared side by side (parallel), and some participants will receive inactive pills (placebo) to help measure the true effect of the study drug. After screening, participants will be randomly placed into one of six groups, with equal chances of being in any group. Each group will receive a different dose of CX11 or a placebo. Treatment will last 24 weeks. After that, all participants will have a 2-week follow-up period to check on safety.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Central Research Associates - Flourish - PPDS (+29 Sites)

Corxel Pharmaceuticals

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Rosuvastatin for Cancer-Associated Blood Clots

18+
All Sexes
Boston, MA

Patients with cancer are at high risk for life-threatening venous thromboembolism (VTE) yet rarely receive anticoagulant prophylaxis due to bleeding risks. Thus, effective prophylaxis in oncology requires a method to reduce VTE without increasing hemorrhage. The primary aim of the Statin Therapy to Prevent Cancer Associated Venous Thromboembolism (STAT-CAT) trial is to test whether rosuvastatin 20 mg daily for 12 months compared to placebo can safely prevent VTE in patients with newly diagnosed or recently relapsed cancer who are at increased thrombotic risk, are not planned to be anticoagulated, and who do not otherwise take statin therapy.

Phase 4
Waitlist Available

Brigham and Women's Hospital (+1 Sites)

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Adaptive Dietary Intervention for Type 2 Diabetes

18+
All Sexes
New York, NY

The investigators will examine the feasibility, acceptability, and effect of an adaptive dietary intervention over 24 weeks (12-week intervention, 12-week follow-up) among Asian Americans with Type 2 diabetes. Participants (N=120; 60 Chinese Americans and 60 Vietnamese Americans) will be 2:1 randomized to one of two arms: adaptive dietary intervention or standard of care (SC). The intervention will begin with continued glucose monitoring (CGM) use only during weeks 0-4. At week 4, participants who achieve the glycemic control goal (at least an 8% increase in time in range \[TIR\] from baseline) will continue with the CGM alone during weeks 4-12 ("CGM Alone"); otherwise, culturally and linguistically adapted glucose excursion minimization (GEM) will be augmented with CGM ("CGM-GEM").

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

NYU Langone Health

Yaguang Zheng, PhD, RN

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MetSense Risk Flag for Type 2 Diabetes

18+
All Sexes
Pleasanton, CA

People with serious mental illness have high risk for type 2 diabetes due to multiple risk factors, including the metabolic side effects of psychotropic medications that are used to treat these conditions. Type 2 diabetes is preventable through lifestyle and pharmacological interventions, but many people with serious mental illness do not receive regular screening for type 2 diabetes risk. In many health care settings, clinical pharmacists are increasingly managing patients with serious mental illness and have expertise in monitoring the metabolic side effects of psychotropic medications. This study evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of using a diabetes prediction model that is based on electronic health record data (the MetSense risk flag) to alert clinical pharmacists about patients who are at high diabetes risk, prompting these clinicians to prioritize diabetes risk management services.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

KPNC Division of Research

Esti Iturralde, PhD

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Tailored DPP for Prediabetes

17 - 25
All Sexes
Los Angeles, CA

The goal of this study is to enhance reach and uptake of diabetes prevention among young adults, with a focus on recruiting underserved and high-need students who face additional challenges, including food and financial insecurity. The specific aims are: Aim 1 - Evaluate the efficacy of an AYA-tailored version of the UC DPP for mitigating type 2 diabetes risk (i.e., weight change) in a pre/post pilot trial. The investigators hypothesize that the AYA-tailored intervention will be effective at producing 5% weight loss from baseline to program completion (at 9-months). Aim 2 - Assess the feasibility and acceptability of an AYA-tailored version of the UC DPP program. The investigators hypothesize that it will be feasible to recruit the desired number of participants given proposed innovative outreach strategies, and that the AYA-tailored intervention will be deemed acceptable to participants both qualitatively and in regards to their retention in the program at rates similar to the larger UC DPP. The investigators will recruit 80 UCLA undergraduate students. Participants will be asked to complete a brief screening online form to assess eligibility and to collect contact information. The PI and/or Research Assistants (RAs) will reach out to eligible participants to obtain informed consent and enroll them in the pilot trial. The investigators will randomize participants to the tailored DPP cohort vs control cohort. Control participants will be offered the opportunity to participate in the tailored DPP in the following academic year. The tailored DPP intervention will be online and asynchronously. Participants will be asked to complete the intervention lessons on their own time. Each lesson typically takes on average 15 minutes to complete. Control group will receive each intervention materials via e-mail for participants to review on their own time and will receive acceptability surveys. The interventions for the control group will be remote. A research assistant will meet with control participants via Zoom to explain the intervention materials. Control group will receive access to a study habits intervention, alcohol use intervention, and financial literacy intervention. At the end of each quarter (Fall, Winter, and Spring), both control and intervention participants will receive an email with a unique link to a brief REDCap survey to ascertain acceptability of sessions/lessons. Furthermore, participants will complete baseline and 9-month follow-up assessments. Participants will complete a 30 minute questionnaire and height/weight measurements will be collected by a RA. Participants will be asked to self-report weight and physical activity at the end of the fall and winter quarter; data will be collected via brief REDCap survey.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

University of California, Los Angeles

Lauren E Wisk, PhD

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