Real-life side effects of injectable weight loss drugs revealed by users.

People have reported experiencing nausea and gastrointestinal issues while using GLP-1 RAs, a class of drugs that help people produce insulin and lower the amount of sugar in the blood, for weight loss. However, some have found that consuming lots of water and protein can ease these symptoms. Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are approved by the FDA to treat Type 2 diabetes, but some doctors prescribe them "off-label" for weight loss. Semaglutide is the compound used in these drugs, and some people have accessed an off-brand version of the drug through pharmacies that create their own semaglutide compound, using the raw ingredients. While the primary side effect of these medications is nausea, they have been well-tolerated overall, and there are no reported irreversible side effects associated with their use.