Semaglutide, available under the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, and the oral tablet Rybelsus, is effective for diabetes and weight management, but like any medication, it may have some side effects.

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Semaglutide — the active ingredient in the brand-name meds Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus — treats type 2 diabetes and obesity or ...

This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Key takeaways: The long-term side effects of Wegovy® may include problems with your pancreas, kidneys, or gallbladder. These side effects are rare.

Most people who develop side effects from receiving Ozempic have only mild, short-term symptoms. Side effects of Ozempic should go away on their own after a few days or weeks. Rarely, Ozempic can ...