Demand for drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy is soaring due to their weight-loss benefits, and now drug companies are developing new versions of pills that could make them even more popular. Currently, these drugs need to be injected into the thigh, waist, or upper arm once a week. Pills or tablets may be easier to … Read more
Cnn Cheri Ferguson traded her vape pen for an Ozempic pen. One day seven weeks ago, I thought, are you doing something about your weight; leave your vape at home, Ferguson said. He hasn’t taken it back since, he says. Courtesy of Cheri Ferguson Cheri Ferguson says she noticed changes in her behavior after starting … Read more
A dietary supplement called berberine is gaining momentum on social media for its weight-loss effects, though some are calling it natures Ozempic, in reference to the popular drug that can help people lose weight. Users claim that berberine, which is found in a number of plants, including barberry plants, helps curb appetite and improve blood … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration warns people to stay away from suspicious sources of semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic. The agency has received reports of adverse effects from people using compounding drug-made semaglutide. Also, some of these pharmacies produce different forms of semaglutide that have not been tested for … 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 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
Cnn The new crop of drugs on the market for type 2 diabetes and obesity, including popular drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, are more effective for weight loss than any previous drug, but doctors and researchers say there’s still room for improvement. Next-generation options now under development could be easier and more convenient to take, … 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
Health From Alex Mitchell May 23, 2023 | 1:26 PM Wonder drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, which have recently exploded in popularity for their incredible weight-loss side effects, can also quiet the addictive nature of a person’s mind, experts say. Patients who have taken these type 2 diabetes treatments with semaglutide have confessed to controlling … Read more
Patients taking the successful weight-loss drug Wegovy are reporting an unusual added benefit that they are free from other addictions that used to rule their lives. Users across the country say their cravings for cigarettes and alcohol became less intense when they started taking the weight-loss shot. Others say that bad habits like nail biting, … Read more