{"id":629864,"date":"2024-09-30T09:30:51","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T13:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=629864"},"modified":"2025-02-13T16:13:56","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T21:13:56","slug":"ozempic-heartburn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/ozempic-heartburn\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you stop acid reflux on Ozempic?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ozempic (active ingredient semaglutide)<\/span><\/a> is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that is <\/span>FDA approved <\/span><\/a>to manage Type 2 diabetes in adults in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and regular exercise. Like other medications in its class, such as <\/span>Wegovy<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Mounjaro<\/span><\/a>, Ozempic mimics the actions of GLP-1, a hormone that controls appetite and stimulates insulin release. Although it\u2019s not approved for weight loss, it\u2019s often prescribed off-label for obesity.<\/span><\/p>\n

While Ozempic effectively manages blood sugar levels and achieves weight reduction, it\u2019s not without side effects, including heartburn, indigestion, and acid reflux. The good news? If you experience heartburn symptoms while taking Ozempic, there are plenty of things you can do to minimize your discomfort. Keep reading for expert tips to keep Ozempic heartburn at bay.<\/span><\/p>\n

Does Ozempic cause heartburn?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Yes, Ozempic can cause heartburn and other gastrointestinal side effects in various ways, says <\/span>John Nathanson, MD<\/span><\/a>, a gastroenterologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York. \u201c<\/span>It can slow gastric emptying (the passage of stomach contents into the intestines), which can increase intragastric pressure, causing stomach contents to reflux back into the esophagus and cause the sensation of heartburn,\u201d he explains. <\/span>Reflux<\/span><\/a> can also cause difficulty swallowing,\u00a0 backwash of stomach acid into the throat, and upper stomach or chest pain.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the drug\u2019s manufacturer, Novo Nordisk, clinical trials showed that about <\/span>2% <\/span><\/a>of patients experienced heartburn and acid reflux while taking a 0.5 mg dosage. <\/span>Although some patients may endure severe heartburn, most people tend to experience mild to moderate symptoms, says <\/span>Sazan Sylejmani, Pharm.D.<\/span><\/a>, owner and pharmacy manager at <\/span>Westmont Pharmacy<\/span><\/a> in Illinois.<\/span> He says heartburn typically lasts two to four weeks as the body adjusts to Ozempic, though it may recur with dosage increases.<\/span><\/p>\n

The most common side effects of Ozempic include:<\/span><\/p>\n