Ozempic, weight-loss ‘wonder drug’, under scrutiny amid suicide risk claims
1 year, 3 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 out that neither Ozempic nor its sister weight-loss drug Wegovy have shown any increased risk of suicidal ideation or behaviour in clinical trials. “The safety data collected from large clinical trial programmes and post-marketing surveillance have not demonstrated a causal association between semaglutide or liraglutide and suicidal and self-harming thoughts,” a Novo Nordisk spokesperson told Al Jazeera. “Novo Nordisk is continuously performing surveillance of the data from ongoing clinical trials and real-world use of its products and collaborates closely with the authorities to ensure patient safety and adequate information to healthcare professionals.” Ozempic and Wegovy, which contain the same active ingredient, semaglutide, have exploded in popularity over the past year.

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What happens when Ozempic and Wegovy don’t work?
1 month ago

What happens when Ozempic and Wegovy don’t work?

The Independent  

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BARNEY CALMAN: Why experts now believe Ozempic could stop you getting HEART ATTACKS and STROKES - though they warn you must be aware of these risks...
1 month ago

BARNEY CALMAN: Why experts now believe Ozempic could stop you getting HEART ATTACKS and STROKES - though they warn you must be aware of these risks...

Daily Mail  

International heart experts believe the weight-loss drug Ozempic could be given to millions of healthy adults, amid mounting evidence it also helps protect the body from cardiovascular disease. Dr Rasha Al-Lamee, one of the UK’s leading cardiologists, said that giving patients GLP-1 drugs before they are obese could protect against cardiovascular risks Whatever the cause, senior doctors at the conference …

As many as 1 in 5 people won’t lose weight with GLP-1 drugs, experts say
1 month ago

As many as 1 in 5 people won’t lose weight with GLP-1 drugs, experts say

Associated Press  

Unlike scores of people who scrambled for the blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight in recent years, Danielle Griffin had no trouble getting them. It’s discouraging.” In clinical trials, most participants taking Wegovy or Mounjaro to treat obesity lost an average of 15% to 22% of their body weight — up to 50 pounds or more in many …

Could Ozempic be our next tool in fighting the overdose crisis? Surprising research suggests so
1 month ago

Could Ozempic be our next tool in fighting the overdose crisis? Surprising research suggests so

Salon  

In September, Dr. Nora Volkow, head of the National Institute of Drug Abuse, co-authored a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association showing that semaglutide decreased overdose risk among people with Type 2 diabetes and opioid addiction. Last month, another study published in the journal Addiction illustrates similar findings: medications like Ozempic were associated with lower rates of …

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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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 …

Ravenous hunger and weight gain – what really happens when you come off Ozempic
1 month, 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 …

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 …

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, …

Weight-Loss Medications Like Ozempic May Help Fight Addiction: Study Reveals Unexpected Effects
2 months ago

Weight-Loss Medications Like Ozempic May Help Fight Addiction: Study Reveals Unexpected Effects

Firstpost  

New research suggests that weight loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro might help individuals battling addiction. The study, published in the journal Addiction, found that people with alcohol and substance use disorders who were prescribed these medications had a 50 per cent lower rate of binge drinking compared to those who were not.

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 …

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 …

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 …

‘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 …

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
6 months ago

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

The Independent  

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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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Remi Bader reveals fitness routine after she stopped taking Ozempic for weight loss
7 months ago

Remi Bader reveals fitness routine after she stopped taking Ozempic for weight loss

The Independent  

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Nigella Lawson weighs in on Ozempic craze sweeping Hollywood
7 months ago

Nigella Lawson weighs in on Ozempic craze sweeping Hollywood

The Independent  

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Ozempic is forcing Australia's major private health insurers to rethink their rebates amid global shortage
7 months ago

Ozempic is forcing Australia's major private health insurers to rethink their rebates amid global shortage

ABC  

In short: Ozempic is an injectable drug for people with type 2 diabetes, but is experiencing soaring global demand as a weight loss medication. Australia's biggest private health insurers have pledged to continue subsidising diabetes and weight loss medication Ozempic, following HBF's decision to slash rebates for the drug. HBF, which dominates the health insurance market in Western Australia, is …

Ozempic: What are weight loss injections and how can I get them?
7 months, 1 week ago

Ozempic: What are weight loss injections and how can I get them?

The Independent  

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‘Ozempic babies’: Reports of surprise pregnancies raise new questions about weight loss drugs
7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Ozempic babies’: Reports of surprise pregnancies raise new questions about weight loss drugs

CNN  

CNN — Catera Bentley stared at the positive pregnancy test and couldn’t believe her eyes. “I was in a better mood every single day.” Bentley had hoped that losing weight might help her get pregnant, and she’d heard about others having success with weight loss while taking the shot. An effect on birth control For one, weight loss can generally …

Kelly Osbourne clarifies she NEVER used Ozempic to lose baby weight, but says the diabetes medication is a 'miracle drug in the right hands'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Kelly Osbourne clarifies she NEVER used Ozempic to lose baby weight, but says the diabetes medication is a 'miracle drug in the right hands'

Daily Mail  

Kelly Osbourne is adamant she lost her post-baby weight on her own, but she's not criticizing anyone who might need help to shed more than a few unwanted pounds. The podcast host, 39, who was recently spotted stepping out for a family dinner with her partner Sid Wilson and their son Sidney, about 16 months, spoke about her weight loss …

No link between Ozempic, Wegovy and suicide, EU drug regulators say
8 months, 1 week ago

No link between Ozempic, Wegovy and suicide, EU drug regulators say

The Independent  

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No link between Ozempic, Wegovy and suicide, EU drug regulators say
8 months, 1 week ago

No link between Ozempic, Wegovy and suicide, EU drug regulators say

Associated Press  

Drug regulators in Europe have found no evidence that popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts or actions. A federally funded U.S. study also found that people taking semaglutide, the medication in Ozempic and Wegovy, had a lower risk of suicidal thoughts than those taking older medications to treat …

Leading doctor warns of deadly unforeseen side effects of Ozempic: 'It raises your risk 900 PERCENT'
8 months, 1 week ago

Leading doctor warns of deadly unforeseen side effects of Ozempic: 'It raises your risk 900 PERCENT'

Daily Mail  

A leading doctor has warned that Ozempic is not a fix-all and described its side effects as 'scary' and 'quite disturbing'. Nutrition expert Dr Mark Hyman said that he expects even more unintended effects to come to light over time, now that millions of Americans are being prescribed the weight-loss drug every month. Dr Mark Hyman warned against Ozempic's large …

Revealed: Weight loss jabs like Ozempic have been linked to TWENTY deaths in Britain - including person in their 30s - as experts issue new warning
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Revealed: Weight loss jabs like Ozempic have been linked to TWENTY deaths in Britain - including person in their 30s - as experts issue new warning

Daily Mail  

Slimming jabs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been linked to 20 deaths in Britain, MailOnline can reveal. Experts today warned Brits against buying semaglutide — the powerful ingredient behind the jabs' weight loss effects — online. EXCLUSIVE Semaglutide's effects can also run out after just six weeks, while experts have said patients may need to take them for life otherwise …

Ozempic patients report higher fertility causing ‘Ozempic babies’
9 months ago

Ozempic patients report higher fertility causing ‘Ozempic babies’

The Independent  

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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
9 months 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
9 months 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 …

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

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

The Independent  

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Why I QUIT using 'miracle' weight loss drug Ozempic, by Botched plastic surgeon Terry Dubrow
11 months ago

Why I QUIT using 'miracle' weight loss drug Ozempic, by Botched plastic surgeon Terry Dubrow

Daily Mail  

Botched and Real Housewives of Orange County star Terry Dubrow has candidly revealed he used Ozempic but has now quit taking the weight loss drug. The 65-year-old plastic surgeon revealed the reason he stopped taking the weight loss drug while promoting season eight of Botched with Paul Nassif. The 65-year-old plastic surgeon is pictured here with wife Heather Dubrow on …

Woman suffers fatal Ozempic nightmare, ‘will have diarrhea forever’
11 months, 1 week 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 …

FDA finds no evidence that Ozempic, similar drugs cause suicidal thoughts in preliminary evaluation
11 months, 1 week ago

FDA finds no evidence that Ozempic, similar drugs cause suicidal thoughts in preliminary evaluation

CNN  

CNN — The US Food and Drug Administration said Thursday that a preliminary evaluation of reports of suicidal thoughts or actions among people taking drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for type 2 diabetes and weight loss has not found evidence that the drugs cause those effects. The agency said last week that it was reviewing reports of people experiencing suicidal …

People taking Wegovy and Ozempic have lower risk of suicidal thoughts vs. older drugs, study finds
11 months, 2 weeks ago

People taking Wegovy and Ozempic have lower risk of suicidal thoughts vs. older drugs, study finds

The Independent  

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Ozempic, Wegovy not associated with higher risk of suicidal ideation in large review of US health records
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ozempic, Wegovy not associated with higher risk of suicidal ideation in large review of US health records

CNN  

CNN — Use of the medicine semaglutide for weight loss or type 2 diabetes wasn’t associated with a higher risk of suicidal ideation than other medicines for those conditions in a large new review of US health records that was backed by the National Institutes of Health. Xu and her fellow researchers, including National Institute on Drug Abuse Director Dr. …

FDA looking into reports of hair loss, suicidal thoughts in people using popular drugs for diabetes and weight loss
11 months, 3 weeks ago

FDA looking into reports of hair loss, suicidal thoughts in people using popular drugs for diabetes and weight loss

CNN  

CNN — The US Food and Drug Administration is evaluating reports of side effects such as hair loss and suicidal thoughts in people taking medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy. The FDA is “evaluating the need for regulatory action” after its FDA Adverse Event Reporting System or FAERS received reports of alopecia, or hair loss; aspiration, or accidentally breathing in …

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

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

The Independent  

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Side-effects linked to Ozempic kills a woman in Australia, claims husband
1 year, 1 month ago

Side-effects linked to Ozempic kills a woman in Australia, claims husband

Hindustan Times  

A 56-year-old Australian woman who used Ozempic to lose weight for her daughter’s wedding has passed away from a severe stomach illness — and her husband is warning others that the drug is “not worth it at all.” Trish Webster, an Australian woman, died from a severe stomach illness after using Ozempic to lose weight for her daughter's wedding. “She …

Is Ozempic healthy? Here are 5 experts giving their views
1 year, 2 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 …

Weight-loss drugs linked to stomach paralysis, new study finds
1 year, 2 months ago

Weight-loss drugs linked to stomach paralysis, new study finds

Live Mint  

Drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, developed to manage type 2 diabetes, have become increasingly popular this year with celebrities using them for weight loss. Researchers have warned about the health risks of its off-label use and now a new study suggests that it can increase the risk of certain severe gastrointestinal problems including stomach paralysis. “Given the wide use …

Roxy Jacenko reveals how she 'thought she was going to die' after taking Ozempic to lose weight: 'My whole body was shaking'
1 year, 3 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 …

Ozempic in the spotlight is just the latest in the long, strange history of weight-loss drugs
1 year, 3 months ago

Ozempic in the spotlight is just the latest in the long, strange history of weight-loss drugs

Salon  

This article was originally published on The Conversation. That's been the holy grail of weight-loss ever since 19th century English undertaker and weight-loss celebrity William Banting's 1863 Letter on Corpulence spruiked his "miraculous" method of slimming down. Ozempic is a recent arrival Ozempic and its sister drug Wegovy, both manufactured by Novo Nordisk, are the latest offerings in a long …

My Incurable Condition Is A Potential Ozempic Side Effect. Trust Me — Weight Loss Isn't Worth This.
1 year, 4 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 …

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