Key Points It takes approximately 5 weeks to fully clear from your system after stopping The medication reaches steady levels in your body after 4-5 weeks of regular weekly dosing Stopping semaglutide often leads to appetite return and potential weight regain within months Blood sugar levels typically rise again after discontinuation, especially in people with diabetes If you're taking Ozempic for diabetes or Wegovy for weight loss, you might wonder how long this medication stays in your body
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Constipation: Also commonly reported
While positive, further research is needed, especially when looking beyond the 2 year period, to see the long term effects and if the medication was stopped