Ozempic-Like Drugs May Hold Risks For Surgical Patients, Officials Say
Surgical patients may still have leftovers in their system even after a standard fast, potentially increasing the chance of a serious complication.
How GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy affect risk of 175 conditions
The benefits of taking GLP-1 agonists seem to outweigh the risks, at least when taken for approved uses, according to an assessment of how the drugs affect 175 conditions
Study ties Ozempic-like drugs to dozens of benefits and risks
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been tied in a large, national study to a drop in the risk of developing dozens of health conditions. But the semaglutide-like drugs also appear to increase the risk of many others.
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may have health benefits, but they come with risks
With with GLP-1 drugs, gastrointestinal issues, such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, and gastroesophageal reflux disease, are among the most common adverse effects.
Weight-loss Drug Ozempic Can Benefit Patients With Kidney Diseases
In the US, 1 in 7 adults are experiencing some type of chronic kidney disease caused by diabetes. The new approval therefore allows doctor to prescribe Ozempic to lower the risk of kidney failure, dialysis and death from heart-related problems too.
Doctors Can Now Prescribe Ozempic to Reduce Kidney Disease Risks in Diabetes Patients
Fact checked by Jillian Dara The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday approved Ozempic (semaglutide) to reduce the risk of complications and death in adults with both type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
FDA OK's Ozempic To Protect Kidneys in Type 2 Diabetes Patients
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Ozempic May Protect Against Alzheimer’s
One recent analysis found that, over the course of three years, people taking semaglutide (the compound in Ozempic and the ...
An Ozempic Expert Explains What You Need to Know Before Taking GLP-1 Drugs
Alexandra Sowa's new book The Ozempic Revolution is intended to be the "first comprehensive user guide" to GLP-1 drugs like ...
How to manage ‘food noise’ without drugs like Ozempic, according to a weight loss doc
Protein takes longer to digest than simple carbohydrates and helps stabilize blood sugar levels. High-protein foods include ...
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The dark side of weight loss drugs no one warns about
New research uncovers hidden risks and surprising benefits of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, reshaping how we see these ...
Ozempic Approved By FDA For Kidney Disease—In Ultra-Popular Drug’s Latest Approval
Regulators have approved the drug as a treatment for weight loss, Type 2 diabetes and lowering the risk of heart attacks and ...
Massive new study finds drugs like Ozempic affect 175 conditions — including a few surprises
A comprehensive new study supports evidence of the myriad health benefits of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro — ...
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Nature’s Ozempic
A gut microbe has been identified that mimics the effects of Ozempic to mitigate diabetes and obesity. Here's how to take ...
Scientists find Ozempic may treat cancer, Alzheimer's and more. Is it hype or truly a "wonder drug?"
Ozempic and Wegovy do the same thing as GLP-1 would normally do for you — but to enable them to treat diabetes and obesity, ...
Researchers Present Ozempic Alternatives—Without Sickening GI Side Effects
These compounds take a different approach to weight loss than existing medications, which can cause nausea, vomiting and ...