Millions of people are struggling to get the right treatment to reduce weight. If your weight loss regime is also not producing any results then you can try the medication of ozempic. It is given to the patient of type- 2 diabetes but it has some great benefits of weight loss management. However, off-label usage is possible, allowing you to take the medication apart from its original usage. You must be wondering where you can get the ozempic medication and if you can take it by yourself. We will uncover all of it in this article. Let’s dive in.
How does Ozempic work?
Known for its weight loss benefits, it has properties to mimic the naturally occurring hormone called GLP – 1 ( Glycogen Like Peptide-1) which regulates the insulin in our body. As soon as we take food in, this hormone gets activated to balance out the blood sugar level. As ozempic can mimic the functions of the hormone, it does the same, regulating insulin and blood sugar levels but along with that, it slows down the digestion to keep the stomach full for a longer period. Thus it reduces food cravings and helps in weight loss.
Benefits of Ozempic
As mentioned before, Ozempic can give you benefits like:
- It regulates blood sugar level
- It regulates Insulin
- Slow down the digestion to keep the stomach fuller for longer
- Reduce the craving for food between meals
Do You Need a Prescription For Ozempic?
It may sound attractive but your ozempic is a medication that needs a prescription. Yes, even for the off-label use. You can get the prescription only after a deep health examination by a primary healthcare provider to check whether you need ozempic medication or not.
Why Does Ozempic Require a Prescription?
When the medication is off- label then why can’t it be allowed to do it all by yourself? Let’s find out:
- Evaluation of Health: Ozempic can have some dangerous effects on patients with some medical history like thyroid cancer, gallbladder diseases, kidney problems, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. The doctor will examine whether it is safe to take the ozempic medication for you. If taken unsupervised, it can cause allergic reactions and can create severe health risks.
- Amount of Dosage: Proper dosage is important as per the instruction of the doctor. The dosage is taken by an injection which needs a complete understanding of when and how much the dosage is required as per the health condition.
- Examine Side Effects: Like any other medication, ozempic has side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. When it is not examined on time or regulated properly it can become serious. To manage all the threats you need a doctor who can guide you through the phase smoothly.
- Other Medical Intervention: You might be taking other medication also and the dosage of ozempic can reduce the effectiveness of other medications. Hence a healthcare provider will prescribe the medicine as per the interaction with other medications to avoid harmful effects.
Who is Eligible for Ozempic?
When all is said and done, you must know whether you can take medication or not. The primary criteria to even get a prescription are:
- Whether you have a BMI of 30 or greater and
- If there are any weight-related problems like high cholesterol or high blood pressure.
Keeping these issues as your problem, you can approach a healthcare provider and after a health examination, you can get the prescription of ozempic.
Conclusion
The struggle to shed some weight is real. Many opt for medication to lose extra pounds. Ozempic has come as a lifesaver in this case as along with regulating blood sugar level and insulin it also helps in reducing weight. By keeping the stomach full for longer it saves you from eating extra snacks. However, to get the medication you need a prescription from the doctor. If your BMI is over 30 and you possess any weight-related diseases, you are eligible to get the prescription after a complete health checkup by a doctor.
Dr. Jonov is a cosmetic surgeon who specializes in plastic surgeries of the face, breast, and body at Seattle Plastic Surgery.
