How do Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs work? | In Focus podcast
8 months, 3 weeks ago

How do Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs work? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

Weight-loss drugs including Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have been making headlines across the world for weight loss; celebrities including Oprah Winfrey and Elon Musk have spoken about using them to quickly and drastically lose weight. First approved for diabetes treatment, these drugs, which consist of semaglutide – are available in tablet and injectable form. While the tablet form was approved for use in India last year, recent media reports indicate that at least one injectable semaglutide drug – Mounjaro – is undergoing a regulatory review in India currently and may be available by next year. Guest: Dr V Mohan, chairman of Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre and Madras Diabetes Research Foundation Host: Zubeda Hamid Edited by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian.

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Weight-loss drugs are best for the rich, says liver doctor SK Sarin
1 week, 3 days ago

Weight-loss drugs are best for the rich, says liver doctor SK Sarin

India Today  

Liver specialist Dr SK Sarin spoke about how popular weight-loss drugs have been gaining traction for drastically reducing obesity. Dr Sarin explained that drugs like Ozempic, the weight-loss compound semaglutide, and similar medications are designed to reduce body fat by enhancing metabolic processes like lipolysis. However, due to the exorbitant prices of these weight-loss drugs, Dr Sarin pointed out that …

Eli Lilly new trial is all about the battle to be best weight-loss drug zepbound and wegovy
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Eli Lilly new trial is all about the battle to be best weight-loss drug zepbound and wegovy

India Today  

In a study trial, pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug Zepbound showed better results than another pharmaceutical company, Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy. The trial, called SURMOUNT-5, compared Zepbound to Wegovy, which is a mono GLP-1 receptor agonist in adults living with obesity without diabetes. The results showed Zepbound delivering a remarkable 47% greater relative weight loss compared to Wegovy, …

Weight-loss meds go head-to-head in new study. One was significantly more effective, drugmaker says
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Weight-loss meds go head-to-head in new study. One was significantly more effective, drugmaker says

The Independent  

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RFK Jr. Could Tank Biden's Ozempic Decision
3 weeks, 3 days ago

RFK Jr. Could Tank Biden's Ozempic Decision

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The prospect of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. presiding over the Department of Health and Human Services has sparked a lot of conversation about vaccines. The country’s national health system still covers and supports use of the new anti-obesity drugs, though guidelines urge providers and patients to try cheaper alternatives first. The group is among those that have …

Cheap Ozempic? Millions of obese Americans wait on Trump’s decision
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Cheap Ozempic? Millions of obese Americans wait on Trump’s decision

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The rule, unveiled on Tuesday by the Health …

Cheap Ozempic? How millions of Americans with obesity may get access to costly weight-loss drugs
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Cheap Ozempic? How millions of Americans with obesity may get access to costly weight-loss drugs

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Millions of obese Americans would get access to popular weekly injectables that would help them shed pounds quickly if a $ 35 billion proposal from the Biden administration is blessed by President-elect Donald Trump. The rule, unveiled Tuesday by the Health and Human Services Department, would require Medicare and Medicaid to cover weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Zepbound …

Study finds yet another use for popular diabetes and obesity drugs
4 weeks ago

Study finds yet another use for popular diabetes and obesity drugs

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Called GLP-1 receptor agonists, the drugs mimic the action of a hormone called glucagon-like peptide …

Scientific breakthrough to prevent negative side effects of weight loss drugs like Ozempic
1 month ago

Scientific breakthrough to prevent negative side effects of weight loss drugs like Ozempic

The Independent  

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Doctors say RFK Jr.’s anti-Ozempic stance perpetuates stigma and misrepresents evidence
1 month, 1 week ago

Doctors say RFK Jr.’s anti-Ozempic stance perpetuates stigma and misrepresents evidence

CNN  

Editor’s note: Watch “Dr. “They’re counting on selling it to Americans because we’re so stupid and so addicted to drugs,” Kennedy said in an appearance with Fox News’ Greg Gutfeld that he posted to Instagram last month, concluding that Ozempic, a wildly popular medicine approved to treat type 2 diabetes and used off-label for weight loss, is not going to …

Wegovy/Mounjaro: The UK thinks weight loss drugs could ease unemployment. Experts say that’s a fantasy
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1 month, 1 week ago

Wegovy/Mounjaro: The UK thinks weight loss drugs could ease unemployment. Experts say that’s a fantasy

CNN  

London CNN — Weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic have been hailed worldwide as revolutionary for medicine. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that his government needs to “think differently” about how to reduce pressure on the country’s national health care system, overburdened amid staffing shortages and funding pressures. Tom Little/Reuters The government trial studying links between …

Lost and found: Life after Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs was just the start for these four people
1 month, 1 week ago

Lost and found: Life after Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs was just the start for these four people

CNN  

Editor’s note: Watch “Dr. “I wanted to prove to myself that I could lose the last 10 pounds towards my goal weight naturally, just so that I wouldn’t be dependent on the medicine,” she said. “I feel like it’s my family now.” Bell has lost almost 100 pounds after taking Ozempic and joining a fitness studio. Method: Wegovy, diet changes, …

Lost and found: Life after Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs was just the start for these four people
1 month, 1 week ago

Lost and found: Life after Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs was just the start for these four people

CNN  

Editor’s note: Watch “Dr. “I wanted to prove to myself that I could lose the last 10 pounds towards my goal weight naturally, just so that I wouldn’t be dependent on the medicine,” she said. “I feel like it’s my family now.” Bell has lost almost 100 pounds after taking Ozempic and joining a fitness studio. Method: Wegovy, diet changes, …

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

Blockbuster weight loss drugs are revealing what we still don’t understand about obesity
1 month, 1 week ago

Blockbuster weight loss drugs are revealing what we still don’t understand about obesity

CNN  

Editor’s note: Watch “Dr. While filming my new documentary about the drugs, it became clear that many people have at least considered taking GLP-1 medications, drawn to the possibility of steadier blood sugar, better heart health and especially weight loss. Although it wasn’t ultimately beneficial for ulcers, he told me, it was through a series of serendipitous discoveries that they …

Blockbuster weight loss drugs are revealing what we still don’t understand about obesity
1 month, 1 week ago

Blockbuster weight loss drugs are revealing what we still don’t understand about obesity

CNN  

Editor’s note: Watch “Dr. While filming my new documentary about the drugs, it became clear that many people have at least considered taking GLP-1 medications, drawn to the possibility of steadier blood sugar, better heart health and especially weight loss. Although it wasn’t ultimately beneficial for ulcers, he told me, it was through a series of serendipitous discoveries that they …

Ozempic craze: A skinny solution or a weighty worry?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ozempic craze: A skinny solution or a weighty worry?

Hindustan Times  

The word Ozempic has quickly become a buzzword in the health industry, sparking numerous controversies surrounding the use of this anti-diabetic medication. The anti-diabetic drug Ozempic has become popular for weight loss, prompting debates among celebrities like Karan Johar, Kusha Kapila and other health experts. After Maheep Kapoor criticised the misuse of Ozempic for drastic weight loss, Karan Johar clarified …

Microdosing Ozempic? Why some people are playing doctor with weight-loss drugs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Microdosing Ozempic? Why some people are playing doctor with weight-loss drugs

LA Times  

Shauna Bookless never imagined she’d become her own pharmacist. “I’m playing doctor,” Bookless said, describing her foray into the world of do-it-yourself GLP-1 medication, injections developed to control diabetes and now also used for weight loss. Some patients, with or without the help of doctors, are experimenting with “microdosing” weight loss drugs — using smaller-than-recommended amounts — in order to …

Ozempic, Wegovy considered ‘available’ after more than 2 years in shortage
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ozempic, Wegovy considered ‘available’ after more than 2 years in shortage

The Independent  

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The Ozempic era
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Ozempic era

ABC  

Lauren: I tried exercising, going to the gym, joining different classes, doing aerobics, all of that and it never worked for me unfortunately. Amy: And she's like, look, your bloods are really high and I'm really worried that you're basically borderline type 2 diabetic. Yumi: Even though Amy's doctor wanted her to take Ozempic, she, like heaps of other people, …

Celebs Open Up About Taking Ozempic for Weight Loss
2 months ago

Celebs Open Up About Taking Ozempic for Weight Loss

Hindustan Times  

A list of celebrities who have opened up about taking Ozempic for weight loss is presented. The medication has gained attention for its appetite-suppressing side effects, with many stars like Amy Schumer, Elon Musk, and Karan Johar admitting to using it. While some celebrities like Kathy Bates and Stephen Fry experienced positive results, others like Tracy Morgan and Rebel Wilson …

Celebs Open Up About Taking Ozempic for Weight Loss
2 months ago

Celebs Open Up About Taking Ozempic for Weight Loss

Hindustan Times  

A range of celebrities have opened up about taking Ozempic for weight loss, with varying experiences. From Amy Schumer and Elon Musk to Kathy Bates and Stephen Fry, the drug has been a topic of discussion in the media. While some celebrities like Amy Schumer and Kathy Bates experienced side effects, others like Elon Musk and Rebel Wilson found it …

Karan Johar Clarifies Weight Loss Rumors: 'Being Healthy and Eating Well'
2 months ago

Karan Johar Clarifies Weight Loss Rumors: 'Being Healthy and Eating Well'

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Karan Johar clarifies his weight loss rumors surrounding Ozempic. The drug is approved to treat Type 2 diabetes and has weight loss as a prominent side-effect. Karan shared a screenshot of a tweet where Maheep Kapoor called out people for using Ozempic for fast weight loss and driving it out of stock for people with diabetes. He clarified that …

JENNI MURRAY: New weight-loss drug has transformed my life in a very surprising way
2 months ago

JENNI MURRAY: New weight-loss drug has transformed my life in a very surprising way

Daily Mail  

Last week my son came with me to central London for a work meeting. I was not sick, didn’t get headaches and – oh joy – by the end of the month I had lost half a stone. I’m all for people being given whatever help they need to become fitter and proud enough of themselves to make going out …

Does Ozempic also hold the secret to a cure for depression and dementia?
2 months, 1 week ago

Does Ozempic also hold the secret to a cure for depression and dementia?

The Independent  

By now we’re all aware of how effective the drugs Ozempic and Wegovy are for weight loss. “Illness caused by obesity causes people to take an extra four sick days a year on average, while many others are forced out of work altogether.” However, while the drugs were originally created to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, what’s less well …

I’ve been on 150 diets, and L.A.’s secrecy about taking Ozempic makes no sense to me
2 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?
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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162 US deaths linked to Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs
3 months, 2 weeks ago

162 US deaths linked to Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs

Daily Mail  

Weight loss shots like Ozempic have been linked to 162 deaths in the US, DailyMail.com can reveal. The system has recorded 62,000 reactions to weight loss drugs containing semaglutide and tirzepatide like Ozempic and Mounjaro in the US since 2018. Juanita Gantt was found by her husband Robert unconscious one day in October 2023 and rushed her to the hospital …

Ozempic maker sued over claims the weight-loss medication led to woman’s colon removal
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ozempic maker sued over claims the weight-loss medication led to woman’s colon removal

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Novo Nordisk manufactures two of the …

Ozempic and Wegovy can supercharge weight loss and even defy ageing – but can they save the NHS?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ozempic and Wegovy can supercharge weight loss and even defy ageing – but can they save the NHS?

The Independent  

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Ozempic shows signs of being a great medical milestone
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ozempic shows signs of being a great medical milestone

The Independent  

When any new drug seems to be too good to be true, there is a strong human instinct to assume that it is too good to be true, and that there must be a catch. Trials by researchers at Yale and Harvard suggest that semaglutide can prevent heart failure, reduce previously untreatable high blood pressure, reverse kidney disease and cut …

‘Fountain of Youth’: Can Ozempic, the weight-loss drug, help slow ageing?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Fountain of Youth’: Can Ozempic, the weight-loss drug, help slow ageing?

Firstpost  

Ozempic, a drug originally developed to manage Type 2 diabetes, has garnered widespread attention for its impressive weight-loss benefits. However, multiple researchers suggest that the so-called ‘miracle’ drug could slow down ageing and offer ‘far-reaching benefits’ beyond what was imagined A series of groundbreaking trials led by researchers from Yale and Harvard have revealed that semaglutide, the active ingredient in …

Ozempic hailed as ‘fountain of youth’ drug that could slow down ageing
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ozempic hailed as ‘fountain of youth’ drug that could slow down ageing

The Independent  

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Wegovy: Ozempic sister drug to be sold in Australia within days
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Wegovy: Ozempic sister drug to be sold in Australia within days

Daily Mail  

A drug that mimics popular weight loss medicine Ozempic will be available in Australian pharmacies within days. Like Ozempic, the drug is administered through a once-weekly pen, however it contains a higher amount of the active ingredient and is used to manage chronic weight conditions, whereas Ozempic is only approved to manage type 2 diabetes. In May the Australian government …

FDA issues warning on overdoses of Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs
4 months, 3 weeks ago

FDA issues warning on overdoses of Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs

The Independent  

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The science of tirzepatide, touted as a game-changing weight loss drug
4 months, 4 weeks ago

The science of tirzepatide, touted as a game-changing weight loss drug

Hindustan Times  

Indians will soon have access to a new drug that targets obesity and diabetes, two diseases, which are widely prevalent among our population. They stimulate the release of insulin, and help increase insulin sensitivity in adipose and skeletal tissue,” said RNV Krishna Deepak, a computational structural biologist at Azim Premji University, Bengaluru. “Tirzepatide has received marketing authorisation for type-2 diabetes …

India one step closer to approving weight-loss drug tirzepatide: What is it? How does it work?
5 months, 1 week ago

India one step closer to approving weight-loss drug tirzepatide: What is it? How does it work?

Firstpost  

Eli Lilly, the pharmaceutical company, has received the first approval for the sale of its blockbuster drug Tirzepatide in India. Here’s what we know about this ‘game-changing’ medication A box of Mounjaro, a tirzepatide injection drug used for treating type 2 diabetes made by Lilly is seen at Rock Canyon Pharmacy in Provo, Utah. Last week, the apex drug regulator’s, …

Ozempic's popularity leads to shortages for people with Type 2 diabetes
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ozempic's popularity leads to shortages for people with Type 2 diabetes

NPR  

Ozempic's popularity leads to shortages for people with Type 2 diabetes toggle caption Sebastian Reuter/Getty Images Jim Cox had heard of people with Type 2 diabetes who were unable to get Ozempic because the drug was being used off-label for weight loss. “The demand that is coming from weight loss and coming from off-label use is also real.” Still, Ozempic’s …

Study links popular weight loss drugs to rare blinding eye condition
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Study links popular weight loss drugs to rare blinding eye condition

Hindustan Times  

Popular weight loss drugs have been linked to an uncommon eye-blinding condition, according to a new study. Study links popular weight loss drugs to rare blinding eye condition Patients with diabetes or obesity are commonly prescribed weight loss drugs, such as Ozempic or Wegovy, containing the protein semaglutide, which helps manage blood sugar by promoting production of insulin. A team …

So who WAS the mystery celebrity who fled Gwyneth Paltrow's home in The Hamptons after suffering an 'embarrassing' side-effect to the weight loss drug Ozempic?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

So who WAS the mystery celebrity who fled Gwyneth Paltrow's home in The Hamptons after suffering an 'embarrassing' side-effect to the weight loss drug Ozempic?

Daily Mail  

Mystery has gripped the Hamptons set - after a celebrity 'on Ozempic' reportedly lost control of their bowels in a bed in Gwyneth Paltrow's home. Speculation has begun over the mystery celebrity who was forced to flee Gwyneth Paltrow's home in The Hamptons after suffering an awkward side-effect to weight loss drug Ozempic An unfortunate houseguest, who was rumoured to …

Celebrities are suffering from a gross Ozempic side effect NO ONE wants to talk about
5 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 - …

New weight loss drugs are on the way — and the health benefits are even more promising
5 months, 4 weeks ago

New weight loss drugs are on the way — and the health benefits are even more promising

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pharmaceutical companies are racing to develop new weight loss drugs following …

‘Ozempic face’ supplements to combat side effects of rapid weight loss
6 months ago

‘Ozempic face’ supplements to combat side effects of rapid weight loss

The Telegraph  

Nestlé is to target “Ozempic face” by selling dietary supplements to counteract the effects of weight-loss drugs. The company said it would roll out products that “complement” people’s weight-loss treatments, including hair growth supplements, electrolyte tablets and collagen peptides that improve skin elasticity. Anna Mohl, the chief executive of Nestlé’s health science division, told Bloomberg it would keep up with …

Why would you risk taking ‘Fauxzempic’?
6 months ago

Why would you risk taking ‘Fauxzempic’?

The Independent  

Over the past two years, there has only been one word worth knowing about weight loss: Ozempic. When used as a slimming tool, the drug has become so in demand as to trigger global shortages; it’s made its manufacturers, Novo Nordisk, Europe’s most valuable company, and has gone from Hollywood’s “dirty little secret” to a status symbol among those no …

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

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

The Independent  

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Young slim women are landing in A&E after abusing Ozempic or Wegovy, say medics, as NHS's chief doctor warns against using the jabs to get 'beach-body ready'
6 months, 1 week ago

Young slim women are landing in A&E after abusing Ozempic or Wegovy, say medics, as NHS's chief doctor warns against using the jabs to get 'beach-body ready'

Daily Mail  

Medics claim a wave of young healthy women are needing A&E care after taking appetite suppressing Ozempic and Wegovy bought online under false pretences. It comes as the NHS's top doctor issued a warning that the powerful drugs are only designed to help diabetics and the obese and shouldn't be abused by holidaymakers trying to get ‘beach-body ready’. Ozempic and …

Millions of Americans need drugs like Ozempic. Will it bankrupt the healthcare system?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Millions of Americans need drugs like Ozempic. Will it bankrupt the healthcare system?

LA Times  

Injectable weight-loss drugs can prevent serious health problems, which makes them extremely valuable. The financial impact on Medicare is tempered by a 2003 federal law that prevents the government health insurance program from covering weight-loss medications.The drugs can be added to formularies if prescribed for another “medically accepted indication,” such as to treat type 2 diabetes or reduce heart risk, …

Widely used diabetes and weight-loss medications linked with increased risk of stomach paralysis: Study
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Widely used diabetes and weight-loss medications linked with increased risk of stomach paralysis: Study

Hindustan Times  

Popular diabetes and weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have been linked with an increased risk of developing stomach paralysis, new studies have found. While these anti-diabetic and weight loss medications, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists or GLP-1 analogues, are known to cause gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, new studies shows less common ones such …

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