Written by: Morgan Pennington , 01 Jul 2026 10 min read Reviewed and fact-checked: Niya Mansuri , Prescribing Pharmacist, GPhC No
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Bloating and Farting These uncomfortable side effects were reported in clinical trials as abdominal distension and flatulence. Bloating and farting complaints are less common than the gastrointestinal effects discussed above, and they have yet to catch on as hot topics on social media, but its good to know that Ozempic and related drugs may increase their likelihood
and EU product information emphasise gastrointestinal adverse reactions (nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal pain) as common with semaglutide, especially around dose escalation