How To Avoid Ozempic Nausea
Ozempic (semaglutide) can cause nausea, especially when starting or increasing the dose. Here are practical strategies to help reduce or avoid nausea while on Ozempic:
🥗 1. Adjust Your Eating Habits
- Eat smaller meals: Large meals can increase nausea. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day.
- Eat slowly: Chew thoroughly and don’t rush.
- Avoid high-fat or greasy foods: These can trigger or worsen nausea.
- Stay upright after eating: Sit up for at least 30 minutes after meals.
💧 2. Stay Hydrated
- Sip water throughout the day.
- Use electrolyte-rich fluids (e.g., Pedialyte or sports drinks) if needed.
- Avoid sugary drinks and caffeine if they make nausea worse.
🕰️ 3. Time Your Dose Wisely
- Take Ozempic at the same time each week.
- Some people feel better taking it in the evening, so they sleep through the worst of the side effects.
📉 4. Start Low, Go Slow
- If you’re just starting Ozempic or increasing your dose, ask your doctor about:
- Delaying the next dose increase if you’re still nauseous.
- Reducing the dose temporarily to give your body time to adjust.
🌿 5. Try Natural Remedies
- Ginger (tea, chews, capsules) can help with nausea.
- Peppermint (tea or oil) may soothe the stomach.
💊 6. Consider Medication
- Ask your provider about anti-nausea medications like:
- Ondansetron (Zofran)
- Promethazine
- Meclizine
- These can be used short-term while adjusting to Ozempic.
👨⚕️ 7. Talk to Your Doctor If…
- Nausea is persistent, severe, or affecting your ability to eat or function.
- You have vomiting or dehydration.
- You’re losing too much weight too quickly.