Ozempic can cause stomach paralysis (gastroparesis), but it’s a rare side effect. The medication slows the movement of food from your stomach to your intestines, which helps you feel fuller and ...

Gastroparesis is a chronic condition where the stomach empties slowly into the small intestine. Common symptoms of gastroparesis include nausea, vomiting, and feeling full quickly after eating.

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key takeaways: Stomach paralysis is a condition that slows or stops the movement of food from the stomach to the intestines. Ozempic slows down ...