Key Points A small percentage of patients experience fatigue on semaglutide, often moreso with higher doses Those who do experience fatigue find it improves as their body adjusts to the medication Staying hydrated, maintaining balanced nutrition, and gradually increasing your dose can help reduce fatigue Long-term studies show that after initial side effects subside, most people actually report better energy levels as they lose weight Feeling tired while taking semaglutide (Ozempic or Wegovy)
You may be at a higher risk of lower limb amputation if you have a history of amputation, have had blocked or narrowed blood vessels usually in your leg, or have had diabetic foot infection, ulcers, or sores
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