Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist. It helps the body release insulin when sugar is high, slows stomach emptying and reduces appetite.

What Semaglutide Is Used For

Type 2 diabetes, with diet and exercise
Lowering the risk of heart problems in some people with type 2 diabetes
Weight management in adults, with products approved for this use

Common Side Effects

Nausea
Vomiting, diarrhoea or constipation
Reduced appetite
Stomach pain

Precautions

Get help for severe, lasting tummy pain, which may be pancreatitis. Do not use it if you or your family have had medullary thyroid cancer. Low blood sugar can happen when it is used with insulin or sulfonylureas. It is not used in pregnancy, and people with diabetic eye disease should have eye checks.

This page is general information only. It is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist, and it does not include dosage. Always follow the directions given to you and read the leaflet inside the pack.