GLP-1, Ozempic

Ozempic and GLP-1: More Than Just a Weight Drug, According to Experts
It's no secret that doctors are helping many people lose weight by prescribing GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and compounded generic versions. Even celebrities like Sharon Osborne have achieved incredible weight loss transformations by using Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications.
Microdosing Ozempic? Why some people are playing doctor with weight-loss drugs
As demand for popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound skyrockets, patients are taking dosage amounts into their own hands.
Medicaid covers GLP-1 weight-loss drugs in just 13 states
Only 13 states currently allow Medicaid to cover treatment of obesity using glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist (GLP-1) medications, researchers said.
What Is Ozempic? Is It Safe For Weight Loss? Here's Why You Should Be Informed Before Using It
While Ozempic has been shown to lead to weight loss as a side effect, it's not without risks. According to the Cleveland Clinic, Ozempic can cause various gastrointestinal side effects due to its slowing effect on digestion. Some of the common side effects include:
A new weight loss drug could beat Ozempic's side effect problem
The Denmark-based drug maker Zealand Pharma said Tuesday that its experimental weight-loss drug could help patients lose pounds with fewer side effects than current anti-obesity medications on the market.
Concern over counterfeit versions of weight loss drugs like Ozempic
Experts say as drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy grow in popularity, it presents the chance for fake versions to make their way onto the market.
You Can Now Get Prescription Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic From An Online Telehealth Visit. But Is It Safe?
These drugs have also been in and out of shortage, making it tough to get your hands on Ozempic and similar medications—if you can afford it. Semaglutide medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are also reportedly getting closer to moving off the shortages list,

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FDA Updates GLP-1 Label with Pulmonary Aspiration Warning
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4 Ways to Prevent Muscle Loss on Ozempic & Other Weight Loss GLP-1 Medications
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Surgeon's Warning About Weight Gain 'Once You Stop Ozempic'
Kaplan highlights that patients often cease using Ozempic, initially prescribed for blood sugar management, after reaching their weight goals—only to regain weight even when mai ...