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Important timing notes: Take the injections on an empty stomach
Foods and Habits That Make Side Effects Worse While there is no official dietary restriction list for semaglutide, clinical experience consistently identifies these as common triggers for worsened GI symptoms: High-fat foods: fried foods, fast food, heavy creamy sauces Very sugary foods and drinks Carbonated beverages (increase bloating and gas) Alcohol (worsens nausea and GI irritation
Always inform your doctor that you are taking semaglutide, specifying the brand name (Ozempic, Wegovy, or Rybelsus), dose, and how long you have been on the medication
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