In fact, it can help protect your stomach from side effects of painkillers and other drugs
But studies have suggested that less than 7 per cent of people discontinue treatment altogether because they can't tolerate them." According to Prof Holt, there are various proven strategies that people can adopt to ease any discomfort they might be experiencing

Patients should contact their GP or diabetes specialist nurse if sulphur burps are accompanied by: Severe or persistent abdominal pain , particularly if localised or worsening Persistent vomiting that prevents adequate fluid or medication intake Signs of dehydration , including dark urine, dizziness, or reduced urine output Bloody or black stools , which may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding Unexplained fever or signs of infection Severe diarrhoea lasting more than 48 hours Pain in the upper right abdomen, jaundice (yellowing of skin/eyes), pale stools , which may indicate gallbladder problems Severe abdominal distension with inability to pass stool or gas , which could suggest bowel obstruction Acute pancreatitis is a rare but serious adverse effect associated with GLP-1 receptor agonists, including Ozempic
However, not every patient requires or tolerates the highest dosemany achieve meaningful results at 0.5 mg to 1.0 mg weekly