People’s Pharmacy: The downsides of the popular weight-loss drug Ozempic

Hospitalizations For Ozempic Side Effects Are Rare—But When Should You Go to the ER?

Fact checked by Nick BlackmerKinga Krzeminska / Getty ImagesHospital trips tied to semaglutide—the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy—are rare, but can be serious, a new study foundCompounded versions of semaglutide could explain some of these visits, since these drugs are not FDA-regulated and could cause dosing errors.Side effects can usually be managed at home, but there are some signs that might indicate you should seek care at an emerg…

People’s Pharmacy: The downsides of the popular weight-loss drug Ozempic

DEAR PEOPLE’S PHARMACY: I’ve been on Ozempic for several months now. My blood sugar in the morning is around 103, down from about 180 before. I’ve lost 30 pounds. The weight off my knees has been great.

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The Ozempic is not a drug like any other. It is also a cultural phenomenon, a so-called miracle solution, a source of debate and anxiety among doctors. It is discussed philosophically, socially, medically, ethically.

Shafaq News/ After the widespread popularity of the popular drug "Ozempic" as a magic solution for weight loss, worrying reports began to emerge highlighting its potential side effects, raising questions about the balance between its benefits and risks. A report published by the British newspaper "Daily Mail" revealed a new side effect of the drug, dubbed "Ozempic foot." According to the newspaper, the commonly used weight loss drug causes signi…

The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) announced a new measure requiring the withholding of a prescription for the sale of slimming pens, such as Ozempic. The decision aims to improve access control to these medications, in response to the increase in adverse events related to use outside approved indications. Endocrinologist Fabio Trujillo, president of the Brazilian Association for Obesity Studies (Abeso), assesses the measure as nec…