I lost 150 pounds on Ozempic. I'm also losing my mind, memory, sight, speech and hearing... I can barely walk or eat
1 day, 20 hours ago

I lost 150 pounds on Ozempic. I'm also losing my mind, memory, sight, speech and hearing... I can barely walk or eat

Daily Mail  

Brad Roberts was so thrilled about his incredible Ozempic-fueled weight loss that he opted to appear in a commercial for the fat jabs. Roberts and his wife Stacey are suing Dr Tony Puopolo, who prescribed him the weight loss drugs via LifeMD, for medical malpractice. In another one of the court documents obtained by the Daily Mail, Dr Yadira Lockard, a psychologist who has served as Roberts' therapist since January 2015, describes his deterioration after he was allegedly 'dangerously' overmedicated with weight loss drugs. Off the back of his transformation Roberts landed a role in a commercial advertising the drugs for his employer at the time, the telehealth giant LifeMD Roberts and his wife Stacey are suing Dr Tony Puopolo, who prescribed him the weight loss drugs via LifeMD, for medical malpractice She states: 'Roberts does not have the mental capacity to make life decision of any particular consequence to himself or on behalf of his family.' However, around December 2023, a year into his weight loss, Dr Lockard claims in the suit she started noticing a concerning change in Roberts' behavior.

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Ozempic and similar medications are revolutionising weight loss, with far-reaching economic effects
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ozempic and similar medications are revolutionising weight loss, with far-reaching economic effects

ABC  

Just six months ago, simply keeping up with her kids felt like an impossible task for Sandra Senn. Mr Spielman said he was "absolutely convinced" GLP-1s would have "a really profound effect on the Australian economy", especially after 2031 when patents for the drugs end, allowing more competitors to enter the market. "I've run into those people a couple of …

What happens when Ozempic and Wegovy don’t work?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

What happens when Ozempic and Wegovy don’t work?

The Independent  

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Quitting Ozempic made woman gain 2x the weight, bringing back her voracious appetite: ‘I need more!’
4 months, 1 week ago

Quitting Ozempic made woman gain 2x the weight, bringing back her voracious appetite: ‘I need more!’

Hindustan Times  

Ozempic has become quite a buzzword for weight loss, with celebrities and influencers trying their hands at it for weight management. Discontinued Ozempic and increased appetite Ozempic discontinuation leads to rapid weight gain and an insatiable appetite. Experts point out that many may gain weight quickly and end up back at square one after discontinuing Ozempic. Other effects of discontinuing …

Ravenous hunger and weight gain – what really happens when you come off Ozempic
4 months, 1 week ago

Ravenous hunger and weight gain – what really happens when you come off Ozempic

The Independent  

The anxiety is always in the back of your mind,” Suzy Cox is saying. Because I’m so scared that if I come off the drug, I’ll go straight back up to a size 16, 18 or 20.” Cox is one of a number of people whose lives have been changed for the better by Ozempic and other semaglutide and tirzepatide …

I’ve been on 150 diets, and L.A.’s secrecy about taking Ozempic makes no sense to me
5 months, 1 week ago

I’ve been on 150 diets, and L.A.’s secrecy about taking Ozempic makes no sense to me

LA Times  

Here’s what you need to know to start your day. I made a big show out of each new effort, slipping details into conversation, loudly demurring dessert, refusing the offer of a doughnut from the box at work, showing off my latest diet app filled with entries like “½ turkey sandwich, 1 pack of oatmeal w/ banana, veggie egg white …

The US has passed peak obesity, a new survey suggests. Is it the Ozempic effect?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The US has passed peak obesity, a new survey suggests. Is it the Ozempic effect?

The Independent  

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What It’s Really Like to Take Ozempic
5 months, 3 weeks ago

What It’s Really Like to Take Ozempic

Slate  

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, WeGovy, Mounjaro and others revolutionized weight loss and chronic weight management. Over the course of a year, Johann dived into the research and history behind GLP-1 drugs and how they became the latest and most effective way to lose weight. His latest book Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight-Loss Drugs …

The risks of taking Ozempic that are only now emerging and make me worry - even though it CAN be a weight loss fix, by DR EMILY LEEMING
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The risks of taking Ozempic that are only now emerging and make me worry - even though it CAN be a weight loss fix, by DR EMILY LEEMING

Daily Mail  

Should you, would you, take Ozempic? Ozempic has been touted as a new, miracle weight-loss fix that can help those who have battled to shed pounds for years successfully lose weight with a single weekly injection. Other GLP-1 agonists that work like semaglutide have suggested that they can significantly alter the gut microbiome, reducing microbial diversity For most people, this …

Like James Corden, I also had to give up taking Ozempic – here’s why
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Like James Corden, I also had to give up taking Ozempic – here’s why

The Independent  

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James Corden reveals why he stopped taking Ozempic
5 months, 3 weeks ago

James Corden reveals why he stopped taking Ozempic

The Independent  

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Lottie Moss warns against Ozempic after she was rushed to hospital due to seizures
6 months, 1 week ago

Lottie Moss warns against Ozempic after she was rushed to hospital due to seizures

The Independent  

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Celebrities are suffering from a gross Ozempic side effect NO ONE wants to talk about
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Celebrities are suffering from a gross Ozempic side effect NO ONE wants to talk about

Daily Mail  

Weight loss wonder drugs Ozempic and Wegovy are earning rave reviews among influencers and celebrities — but some users aren't so lucky. Weight loss wonder drugs Ozempic and Wegovy are earning rave reviews among influencers and celebrities — but some users aren't so lucky A growing number of A-list patients are reportedly suffering from embarrassing and debilitating stomach symptoms - …

Jesse Plemons addresses ‘unfortunate’ Ozempic rumors amid his weight loss journey
9 months, 1 week ago

Jesse Plemons addresses ‘unfortunate’ Ozempic rumors amid his weight loss journey

The Independent  

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Doctors declare Ozempic overrated as first long-term trial shows patients keep just 10% of their bodyweight off after four YEARS on drug
10 months, 1 week ago

Doctors declare Ozempic overrated as first long-term trial shows patients keep just 10% of their bodyweight off after four YEARS on drug

Daily Mail  

They've been billed as 'miracle' drugs and are credited with spurring incredible weight-loss transformations in Hollywood. Wegovy, developed by the Danish Novo Nordisk, is a weekly injectable drug that leads to 10 percent weight loss on average. The new study was from Ozempic manufacturer Novo Nordisk and looked at 17,604 adults across 40 countries taking Wegovy, which is the same …

Patients report alarming side effects after injecting replica Ozempic and Mounjaro
10 months, 1 week ago

Patients report alarming side effects after injecting replica Ozempic and Mounjaro

ABC  

In short: Australians are reporting alarming side effects, including vomiting blood and nerve damage, after injecting replica weight loss drugs. Australians are reporting alarming side effects, including vomiting blood and nerve damage, after injecting replica weight loss drugs. With the popularity of weight loss drugs exploding, and the brand name medications like Ozempic in shortage, many legitimate compounding pharmacies started …

Can you GAIN weight on Ozempic? Experts reveal how the drug can become useless...as Tracy Morgan says he gained 40 pounds while taking it
1 year ago

Can you GAIN weight on Ozempic? Experts reveal how the drug can become useless...as Tracy Morgan says he gained 40 pounds while taking it

Daily Mail  

You might be shocked to know that its possible, but doctors say it can Comedian Tracy Morgan gained weight while on the wonder drug Ozempic It is the blockbuster drug known to shift weight fast - even in those who've been struggling to slim down, and failing, for years. Comedian Tracy Morgan told Jimmy Fallon on a recent Tonight Show …

Ozempic faces multiple lawsuits over dangerous side effects, here's what to know
1 year ago

Ozempic faces multiple lawsuits over dangerous side effects, here's what to know

Hindustan Times  

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have gained popularity in recent years. Recently, Sharon Osbourne highlighted the risks of Ozempic, admitting that she never wanted to “go that thin.” Many people have sued Ozempic after suffering from serious, life-altering side effects Why are people suing Ozempic and other weight loss drugs? According to USA Today, many people are filing …

Stephen Fry criticises weight-loss drug Ozempic over severe side effects: ‘I was throwing up five times a day’
1 year ago

Stephen Fry criticises weight-loss drug Ozempic over severe side effects: ‘I was throwing up five times a day’

The Independent  

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Tracy Morgan jokes he ‘out-ate’ Ozempic after gaining 40 pounds on weight loss drug
1 year ago

Tracy Morgan jokes he ‘out-ate’ Ozempic after gaining 40 pounds on weight loss drug

The Independent  

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Rob Lowe explains why he’s ‘concerned’ about Ozempic
1 year, 1 month ago

Rob Lowe explains why he’s ‘concerned’ about Ozempic

The Independent  

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DR MAX PEMBERTON: I took Ozempic to control my appetite and found it had another incredible side-effect
1 year, 1 month ago

DR MAX PEMBERTON: I took Ozempic to control my appetite and found it had another incredible side-effect

Daily Mail  

There is no doubt that new weight loss drugs like Wegovy are revolutionising our treatment of obesity. There’s increasing evidence that the group of medications that Wegovy and Ozempic belong to, called GLP-1 agonists, might also help people with other things, such as reducing their alcohol intake. Evidence suggests that the group of medications Ozempic belongs to - GLP-1 agonists …

Woman suffers fatal Ozempic nightmare, ‘will have diarrhea forever’
1 year, 2 months ago

Woman suffers fatal Ozempic nightmare, ‘will have diarrhea forever’

Hindustan Times  

A dozen individuals, including an unnamed woman, are taking legal action against Novo Nordisk, the parent company of Ozempic and Wegovy, after allegedly experiencing life-changing bowel injuries linked to the popular weight loss drug. But the agency also said officials cannot definitively rule out that “a small risk may exist" and that they'll continue to look into reports regarding more …

What REALLY happens when you stop taking Ozempic - patients tell of the constant snacking and extreme fat gains
1 year, 2 months ago

What REALLY happens when you stop taking Ozempic - patients tell of the constant snacking and extreme fat gains

Daily Mail  

From intense cravings to 20lb weight gain and never-ending snacking, patients have revealed unpleasant realities of coming off Ozempic. Other patients have told DailyMail.com that they've been forced to adopt a rigorous exercise routine since stopping the drug, to stop them from regaining weight, Sam Tejada, 36, from Florida, lost 60lbs on two GLP1 agonist drugs - Ozempic and Mounjaro …

Woman dies after taking Ozempic to lose weight for daughter’s wedding
1 year, 4 months ago

Woman dies after taking Ozempic to lose weight for daughter’s wedding

The Independent  

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Is Ozempic healthy? Here are 5 experts giving their views
1 year, 5 months ago

Is Ozempic healthy? Here are 5 experts giving their views

Hindustan Times  

Ozempic drug has been in the limelight lately, with several celebrities being accused of taking the prescription drug to aid in weight loss. About the current Ozempic trend, Dr. Rekha Kumar, a New York City-based endocrinologist said, “People are talking about them because there is a trend of celebrities and influencers increasingly turning to off-label use of GLP-1 medications like …

Ozempic, weight-loss ‘wonder drug’, under scrutiny amid suicide risk claims
1 year, 6 months ago

Ozempic, weight-loss ‘wonder drug’, under scrutiny amid suicide risk claims

Al Jazeera  

Ozempic has not shown increased risk of suicidal ideation in trials, but some users say it harmed their mental health. I had never once felt like I wanted to die.” After going off the medication with the help of a mental health professional, Niscior’s mental health went back to normal. Both the FDA and Danish manufacturer Novo Nordisk have pointed …

Roxy Jacenko reveals how she 'thought she was going to die' after taking Ozempic to lose weight: 'My whole body was shaking'
1 year, 6 months ago

Roxy Jacenko reveals how she 'thought she was going to die' after taking Ozempic to lose weight: 'My whole body was shaking'

Daily Mail  

Roxy Jacenko has revealed the terrifying health scare she had recently when she overdosed on Ozempic in an effort to lose weight. The former Sweaty Betty owner, 43, said she was 'desperate' to lose the 15kg she gained while treating her breast cancer with the hormone therapy Tamoxifen. Roxy Jacenko, 43, revealed the catastrophic health scare she had recently when …

My Incurable Condition Is A Potential Ozempic Side Effect. Trust Me — Weight Loss Isn't Worth This.
1 year, 7 months ago

My Incurable Condition Is A Potential Ozempic Side Effect. Trust Me — Weight Loss Isn't Worth This.

Huff Post  

Boxes of the diabetes drug Ozempic rest on a pharmacy counter on April 17 in Los Angeles. Mario Tama via Getty Images In case you’ve been living under a rock and missed the hype, Ozempic is an injectable diabetes drug that’s become popular as an off-label medication for weight loss. Even if I wanted to, I couldn’t take drugs like …

Ozempic users report stomach paralysis as weight loss drug side effect: ‘I wish I never touched it’
1 year, 7 months ago

Ozempic users report stomach paralysis as weight loss drug side effect: ‘I wish I never touched it’

The Independent  

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The dangerous side of Ozempic
1 year, 9 months ago

The dangerous side of Ozempic

Deccan Chronicle  

Unfounded rumours circulated that Ozempic was the “secret weight loss drug” Kim Kardashian used to fit into Marilyn Monroe’s dress at last year’s Met Gala. Actress and comedian Amy Schumer revealed recently that she tried Ozempic for weight loss last year but stopped due to serious side effects that left her feeling weak and fatigued. Not a cosmetic drug “Patients …

Ozempic makes life 'miserably boring' and most people quit within two years, scientist says
1 year, 9 months ago

Ozempic makes life 'miserably boring' and most people quit within two years, scientist says

Daily Mail  

This makes life intolerable for many, leading patients to revert to 'old' habits Ozempic takes the pleasure out of eating and makes life so 'miserably boring' that many people quit taking it, a scientist who helped develop the drug has said. Jens Juul Holst, who found the hormone mimicked by Ozempic, warned that this was the 'price to pay' for …

Amy Schumer says she stopped taking Ozempic because of side-effects
1 year, 9 months ago

Amy Schumer says she stopped taking Ozempic because of side-effects

The Independent  

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Should diabetes drug Ozempic be used for weight-loss?
1 year, 11 months ago

Should diabetes drug Ozempic be used for weight-loss?

Live Mint  

Imagine not getting the life-altering drug you desperately need because celebrities and wealthy people want it to lose weight. It’s a drug meant to treat Type 2 diabetes; it just so happens that it can help people lose weight. The New England Journal of Medicine reported that a semaglutide study showed that participants with Type 2 diabetes, drug and lifestyle …

'You forget to eat': How Ozempic went from diabetes medicine to blockbuster diet drug
1 year, 11 months ago

'You forget to eat': How Ozempic went from diabetes medicine to blockbuster diet drug

NPR  

'You forget to eat': How Ozempic went from diabetes medicine to blockbuster diet drug Enlarge this image toggle caption Cormeshia Batty Cormeshia Batty The Oscars: The moment when Hollywood's most famous and glamorous gather to accept awards and show off their couture. Sponsor Message In his opening Oscars monologue, comedian Jimmy Kimmel joked about Ozempic, dubbed "the worst-kept secret in …

Ozempic Is The New Botox? Weekly Jab To Get Skinnier Is A Fad Fast Catching Up. But Is It Safe?
1 year, 11 months ago

Ozempic Is The New Botox? Weekly Jab To Get Skinnier Is A Fad Fast Catching Up. But Is It Safe?

ABP News  

One would think that botox and fillers are still trending among those in Hollywood. Here are some celebrities who have openly tried semaglutide in different forms: Business magnate Elon Musk wrote on Twitter that his weight loss was due to "fasting" and "Wegovy". Model and TikTok creator Remi Bader said she tried semaglutide but gained the weight back after coming …

Jillian Michaels warns against using diabetes drug Ozempic for weight loss
2 years, 1 month ago

Jillian Michaels warns against using diabetes drug Ozempic for weight loss

The Independent  

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What is weight loss drug Semaglutide? What are Ozempic's side effects?
2 years, 1 month ago

What is weight loss drug Semaglutide? What are Ozempic's side effects?

Daily Mail  

A weight-loss drug dubbed 'Hollywood's worst kept secret' is set to hit shelves in the UK in just a matter of weeks. Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian was rumoured to have used it to rapidly lose 16lbs to fit into Marilyn Monroe's iconic 'Happy Birthday Mr President' dress at the 2022 Met Gala. Semaglutide acts like a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1, which …

As a doctor, I know why Ozempic and other weight loss drugs are so controversial
2 years, 1 month ago

As a doctor, I know why Ozempic and other weight loss drugs are so controversial

The Independent  

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