Ozempic®
Semaglutide
How to get an Ozempic® prescription online in Canada
Through Border Pharmacy, you can get Ozempic® prescribed by a licensed healthcare practitioner with free delivery to your door.
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Ozempic is a brand name for the medication Semaglutide and it is administered as an injection. It is available in 2mg or 4mg and a healthcare professional can help determine which is recommended. Through Border Pharmacy, you can connect with a licensed Canadian healthcare provider to see if Ozempic is right for you, with medication delivered to your door if prescribed.
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About Ozempic
Everything you need to know about this medication
Ozempic contains the active substance semaglutide, which is used to lower blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes.
The medication itself is a clear and colourless solution with a pH of 7.4. Ozempic is provided in a prefilled multi-dose disposable pen, which contains the drug solution, semaglutide, in a 1.5 mL or 3 mL cartridge; equivalent to 2 mg or 4 mg semaglutide.
For more resources, including a full list of the risks and benefits of Ozempic, please review the product monograph.
Ozempic belongs to the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists family of medications. It works by helping your body make more insulin when your blood sugar is high.
It’s important to note that you should follow any diet and lifestyle advice from your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse while using Ozempic.
Ozempic is used for the once-weekly treatment of adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, to help improve their glycemic control.
This is usually done in combination with changes in dietary habits, as well as a regimen of regular exercise.
It’s very important to note that Ozempic is not a substitute for insulin.
Ozempic is a subcutaneous injection, with one dose taken each week. When ordering Ozempic online, the injections come pre-loaded and ready for use.
The best places to inject Ozempic are on the top of the thighs, the front of the abdomen, and the upper arms.
Safety & Side Effects
Important safety information and what to expect
The most common Ozempic side effects include:
- Decreased appetite
- Weight loss
- Gas or bloating
- Abdominal pain or distension
- Heartburn
- Nausea or indigestion (dyspepsia)
- Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Vomiting
- Gastritis
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Constipation
- Fatigue
There are a number of patients that should avoid getting Ozempic prescriptions online, including those who are:
- Under the age of 18 or over 65 years old
- Living with type 1 diabetes
- Living with diabetic ketoacidosis
- Living with a history (or family history) of thyroid tumors
- Living with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
- Living with pancreatitis
- Living with diabetic retinopathy
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
It’s always a good idea to talk to your healthcare practitioner about your medical history and current conditions before requesting Ozempic online.
This depends on where you order your Ozempic from. It may not be safe to order Ozempic from unlicensed sources that aren’t regulated by the Government of Canada. This is because there is no governing body overseeing the production, manufacturing, and distribution of unregulated medications.
In turn, this can lead to issues like damaged product, improper storage, inconsistent dosages, or unlisted ingredients in doses, which can be dangerous to take.
However, we only use our licensed online pharmacy, which means you can rest assured that it is safe to order Ozempic online in Canada from Border Pharmacy.
The surprising thing about what to expect after taking your first dose of Ozempic is that, most likely, you won’t notice any major changes right away.
Although your Ozempic injections will start to work within a couple of hours of being taken, the actual changes that you’ll notice in regards to appetite and weight loss can take a few weeks or even months to occur; especially since your practitioner will start your dosage low and slowly increase it at predetermined intervals throughout your treatment.
Usage & Interactions
Guidance on daily use, interactions, and storage
If you’re wondering what drugs should not be taken with Ozempic, there are some medications that are considered contraindications with Ozempic, such as diuretics and diabetic treatments.
Diuretics increase your body’s chances of becoming dehydrated, so they should only be used with the supervision of your practitioner and with caution.
Due to the fact that Ozempic decreases your appetite, which encourages smaller meals and eating less often, diabetic medications should also be taken only with monitoring from your practitioner as they can also lower your blood sugar. Combined, this can lead to blood sugar unintentionally dropping to unhealthy or dangerous levels.
To help make this easier to understand, we’ve put together a list of medications you shouldn’t take with Ozempic:
- Drugs to treat hypertension
- Drugs to treat heart failure
- Drugs to treat HIV infection
- Drugs to treat attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder
- Drugs to suppress appetite/cause weight loss
- Decongestants
- Drugs to treat asthma
Can you drink alcohol while taking Ozempic for weight loss? Technically, you can drink alcohol and use Ozempic, but you should be aware of potential side effects and the risks associated with combining this medication with other substances. Excess alcohol consumption or consuming alcohol instead of eating can lower blood sugar levels and therefore increase the risk of hypoglycemia or low blood sugar episodes when combined. Both increased alcohol consumption and taking Ozempic increases the likelihood of developing pancreatitis. It’s ultimately your choice if you want to have an occasional drink while taking a treatment like Ozempic — but it’s best to consult your healthcare practitioner before doing so.
Ozempic storage is easy to maintain, you just have to ensure that your treatment is kept between 2 to 30˚C in order to be stable. Keeping Ozempic in the refrigerator between uses can help keep it within the 2 to 30˚C range, but it is not necessary unless the temperature in the location of storage is outside of this range. The pen you are using can be kept at room temperature for up to 56 days.
| Prior to first use | After first use | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated 2°C to 8°C | Until expiration date | Room Temperature below 30°C |
| 8 weeks |
The first thing to remember is not to panic! While it’s not a good idea to regularly miss dosages, it’s not going to cause any major disruption in your treatment.
If you miss a dose, there are two potential scenarios that you should follow, depending on the timeline of your missed dose:
- 1If it’s 5 days or less since you should have used Ozempic®, use it as soon as you remember. Then inject your next dose as usual on your scheduled day.
- 2If it’s more than 5 days since you should have used Ozempic®, skip the missed dose. Then inject your next dose as usual on your scheduled day.
REMEMBER: Do not take an extra dose or increase the dose to make up for a missed dose. It will not improve the effect of your treatments, and it can increase your risks of negative side effects occurring.
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Frequently asked questions
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Absolutely. Our online assessments have been designed to ask all the necessary questions required for diagnosis. We’ve worked with specialists to create an assessment process that can provide sufficient information for the healthcare practitioner to determine whether or not you are eligible for a prescription and craft an appropriate treatment plan.
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