Semaglutide, available under the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, and the oral tablet Rybelsus, is effective for diabetes and weight management, but like any medication, it may have some side effects.

This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Key takeaways: The long-term side effects of Wegovy® may include problems with your pancreas, kidneys, or gallbladder. These side effects are rare.

Ozempic, a brand name for semaglutide, has reshaped how obesity and metabolic disease are treated. Originally approved for type 2 diabetes, it is now widely used as a weekly weight loss injection that ...