New guidance for stroke prevention includes Ozempic, other weight loss drugs
For the first time in a decade, the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association issued new recommendations for preventing strokes.
How Ozempic, GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Affect the Brain to Curb Substance Misuse
A recent study found significant reductions in opioid overdose and alcohol misuse among people taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic.
Does microdosing Ozempic work? What experts are saying about the diabetes drug also used for weight loss
The high price and side effects of Ozempic, the blockbuster diabetes drug also used off label for weight loss, has led people to stretch out their supply by taking the medication in smaller, micro doses.
Understanding Ozempic: Weight loss, side effects and hair loss concerns
While Ozempic’s weight loss benefits are widely touted, the conversation is increasingly shifting toward its side effects. Commonly reported issues include: nausea, constipation and “Ozempic face,” a condition where rapid weight loss leads to a gaunt appearance.
Ozempic Microdosing Is Gaining Popularity. Does It Work for Weight Loss?
What health experts think of the growing Ozempic “microdosing” trend that claims taking very small doses of GLP-1 drugs can still help people lose weight with fewer side effects at a lower cost.
From A to Ozempic: What you need to know about weight loss drugs and if they work - The Little Things
Weight loss drugs have risen in popularity in the recent years, but a disconnect remains between those who need the drugs and those who can afford to buy them. Drugs like Ozempic, which isn’t available in New Zealand,
A Doctor Reveals How Much Weight You Can Expect to Lose on Ozempic
You’ve probably heard about the dramatic weight loss that can happen when you take Ozempic or Wegovy. These medications mimic ...
The pill form of Ozempic can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes, study says
The pill version of Novo Nordisk’s (NVO) blockbuster drug Ozempic was found to cut the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and ...
Can I Microdose Ozempic? Why Doctors Are Warning Against The Trend
Ozempic microdosing is when patients lower the dosage of Ozempic or other injectable weight loss medications to take smaller ...
There's a big Ozempic controversy brewing online. Doctors say it's the 'wild west.'
Celebrities like Oprah Winfrey are touting it. People are microdosing it. And, in the midst of a national shortage of key ...
Ozempic Users Are Noticing A Surprising Side Effect Affecting Their Hair
Ozempic and other semaglutide medications for weight loss have been linked to hair loss on social media. Experts share who is ...
Ozempic shows promise for alcohol and drug addiction, study finds
The weight-loss drugs are linked with reduced rates of excess drinking and opioid overdoses, suggesting they may tamp down ...
The Breakthrough Drug to Conquer Addiction: Ozempic?
Early data suggests GLP-1 drugs, renowned for their ability to assist in weight loss, may have a powerful effect on treating ...
I'm a pharmacist. Knockoff Ozempic and other weight loss products have serious hidden risks
In just a few years, brand-name injectable drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound have rocketed to fame as ...