Injectable weight-loss drugs such as tirzepatide and semaglutide can have similar gastrointestinal side effects.Getty Images Two popular weight loss drugs have similar side effects such as diarrhea, nausea, and sometimes hair loss. Semaglutide, brand name Wegovy or Ozempic, may be more likely to cause gastrointestinal problems. Tirzepatide, trade name Mounjaro, acts on an additional hormone … Read more
Injectable weight-loss drugs such as tirzepatide and semaglutide can have similar gastrointestinal side effects. Getty Images Two popular weight loss drugs have similar side effects such as diarrhea, nausea, and sometimes hair loss. Semaglutide, brand name Wegovy or Ozempic, may be more likely to cause gastrointestinal problems. Tirzepatide, trade name Mounjaro, acts on an additional … Read more
States that want to increase access to buprenorphine, a life-saving drug used to treat opioid use disorder, should consider efforts to improve professional education and clinical knowledge, according to a new RAND Corporation study. Examining six state-level policies aimed at increasing buprenorphine use, the researchers found that requiring buprenorphine prescribers to receive additional education beyond … Read more
You would be hard pressed to find someone who didn’t like white rice. It’s versatile, comforting, and can soak up any flavor you throw at it. Whether it’s the base of a burrito bowl or wrapped in a bowl, rolled in your favorite fresh sushi, or simply used as a side dish to your favorite … Read more
Ozempic’s side effects are getting nearly as much attention as the drug itself (maybe you’ve heard of Ozempic’s face). Intended for those with type 2 diabetes, Ozempic (which lists semaglutide as the main active ingredient) is an injectable drug that helps manage blood sugar. . The drug, which is part of a glucagon-like peptide 1 … Read more