Does ulcerative colitis interfere with the ability to take Ozempic?
Question posted by Ltmama on 24 Aug 2022
Last updated on 9 September 2023 by Disawyer1965
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I hadn’t had an ulcerated colitis flare up in almost 30 years, until Ozempic. And it was bad!!! I was very ill and I am taking Entyvio infusions. I switched to mounjaro and the only side effect I have is mild/moderate constipatiin. I can’t prove that Ozempic was the cause but my instinct is that it was.
I have ulcerative colitis and am up to the 1mg dose of Ozempic. The doctor usually don’t like the patients to have GI problems on Ozempic. I have lost 21 pounds in 2 months. It’s just a matter of having someone prescribe it to you. It has not caused a flare up thus far in my UC. I’ve had burping, gas, and constipation as side effects; none bothersome enough to stop. Good luck.
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- Ozempic uses and safety info
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- Side effects of Ozempic (detailed)
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