What You Should Know Before Taking Popular Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic And Wegovy

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What You Should Know Before Taking Popular Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic And Wegovy
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Dr. Omer Awan MD MPH CIIP is a practicing radiologist physician in Baltimore, MD that writes about healthcare and public health. He earned his Medical Doctor (MD) degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and his Master in Public Health (MPH) degree from Harvard University.

obesity. It should be used with a weight loss plan and physical activity. Popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic that contain the common active ingredient semaglutide continue to be in high demand in America.

Semaglutide can also protect the kidney in diabetics. Those that received weekly injections of semaglutide were 24% less likely to have major kidney disease events including kidney failure when compared to those getting placebo, according to reports of a phase IIIb trial described in Despite the overwhelming benefits of these drugs, there are risks and concerns with taking GLP-1 agonists. Like all drugs, they have side effects, some mild and others serious. The drugs are generally well tolerated and most patients experience mildthat include nausea, vomiting, constipation or diarrhea. More serious side effects include gallbladder problems, inflammation of the pancreas, changes in vision and even the development of a type of thyroid cancer.

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