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Semaglutide (Ozempic) is an incretin mimetic medication used to help patients with weight loss. Book a visit with an online weight loss specialist on Sesame to discuss whether or not semaglutide (Ozempic) is right for you.

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Semaglutide (Ozempic)

  • What is semaglutide?
    Semaglutide (Ozempic) is a prescription drug used to treat type 2 diabetes. This drug decreases your body’s blood glucose level and increases its response to the hormone insulin to get your type 2 diabetes under control. Not only does semaglutide (Ozempic) help manage blood sugar levels, but it can also help patients with type 2 diabetes reduce their risk of heart attack, stroke, and death.

    Generic semaglutide or Ozempic is prescribed in conjunction with other treatment measures such as exercise and dietary changes to help patients lose weight and prevent serious complications caused by diabetes.

    Talk to your health care provider about whether semaglutide (Ozempic) is right for you.

  • What are the most common side effects of Ozempic?
    Semaglutide (Ozempic) has been shown to cause some mild side effects. If these adverse effects do not go away within a few days, talk to your health care provider.


Common side effects include:

  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Vomiting
  • Constipation

This is not a complete list of possible adverse effects.

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Frequently asked questions about semaglutide (Ozempic)

Semaglutide--the drug in Ozempic--is a prescription drug used to treat type 2 diabetes. Semaglutide decreases your body’s blood glucose level and increases its response to the hormone insulin to get your type 2 diabetes under control. Not only does semaglutide help manage blood sugar levels, but it can also help patients with type 2 diabetes reduce their risk of heart attack, stroke, and death.

Ozempic is prescribed in conjunction with other treatment measures such as exercise and dietary changes to help patients lose weight and prevent serious complications caused by diabetes.

Ozempic is prescribed as a treatment for type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic condition in which the body does not properly process food into energy. When we eat food (particularly carbs) the body turns it into glucose (sugar), the substance our body uses as energy. Central to this process is insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas to help cells absorb glucose. In people with diabetes, the body either does not produce enough insulin or uses it inefficiently. This causes the blood sugar, or blood glucose levels, to either get too high (hyperglycemia) or too low (hypoglycemia).

Ozempic is not used to treat type 1 diabetes – an autoimmune condition in which your body attacks your pancreas with antibodies causing the organ to stop producing insulin. If you have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, your health care provider will prescribe a different form of medication and therapy for you.

Ozempic is classified as an incretin mimetic, a category of antidiabetes medication that acts like incretin hormones (hormones released by the pancreas to stimulate a decrease in blood glucose levels). Ozempic binds to incretin receptors, performing the same action as incretin hormones – essentially stimulating the release of glucose-dependent insulin. This helps your body metabolize blood sugar, which keeps glucose levels in check.

Ozempic use has been shown to cause some mild side effects. If these adverse effects do not go away within a few days, talk to your health care provider.


Common side effects include:

  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Vomiting
  • Constipation

This is not a complete list of possible adverse effects.

If you experience an unexplained rash, swelling, stomach pain, difficulty breathing, decreased urination, changes in vision, or itchy skin while taking Ozempic, seek medical attention immediately. These are early signs of a potentially serious adverse reaction to the medication reaction.

Talk to your health care provider about any medication you are currently taking, or any medical conditions you have been previously diagnosed with before starting treatment with generic semaglutide or Ozempic.

Semaglutide (Ozempic) is commonly administered as an oral tablet or injection.

Injection: A 25 mg subcutaneous (under the skin) injection of semaglutide--available under the brand name Ozempic--should be administered once a week for 4 weeks. Your doctor may adjust or increase your dosage every 4 weeks – usually not exceeding more than 2.4 mg per week. These injections should be administered under the skin of the stomach, thigh, or upper arm. Use a different part of the body each time you apply an injection.

Do not discontinue or increase your dosage of Ozempic without consulting your doctor first. Take the medication exactly as prescribed, and inform your doctor if you begin to experience any side effects while taking the medication.

Ozempic is currently only available via prescription. This means the use of this drug must be authorized by a licensed health care provider.

Providers on Sesame can write a prescription – or refill an existing one – during a virtual or in-person visit. Depending on the medication, you can arrange for same-day pickup at a pharmacy near you. Book an online consultation with a real, licensed provider on Sesame today to determine whether or not this medication is right for you.

Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your health care provider. Providers on Sesame cannot prescribe controlled substances.

Good news! If deemed clinically appropriate, providers on Sesame can write a prescription for semaglutide (Ozempic) to be picked up near you – often within the same day! Simply talk to a clinician and get your online doctor prescription or refill ordered right away for fast and convenient pickup from a pharmacy of your choice.

Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your healthcare provider.

Semaglutide (Ozempic) costs usually costs between $800-$1000 without insurance. If you have insurance, book a video weight loss consult with a licensed health care provider to have your prescription covered by your healthcare plan.

No, there are currently no generic alternatives to semaglutide (Ozempic). Although there are other semaglutide medications (Wegovy, Rybelsus) on the market, all GLP-1 agonist drugs are available only as brand-name products.

If you need assistance with navigating your options and determining the best GLP-1 agonist for your weight loss or type 2 diabetes management, schedule an appointment with a Sesame provider to discuss what's best for you.

Semaglutide (Ozempic) usually costs around $950 without insurance. If you have insurance, you can book a video weight loss program to discuss treatment options with a licensed health care provider. Semaglutide can be prescribed during these appointments, if deemed appropriate by your provider. If you receive a semaglutide prescription during your weight loss appointment, you may be eligible to have part of your visit and your medication covered by your insurance network. Our video weight loss program works with insurance to help cover the cost of your treatment.

Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your health care provider. A video weight loss appointment does not guarantee a semaglutide prescription.

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