New study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic could help with knee pain. Here’s why there may be a link
A recent study found semaglutide – the drug known as Ozempic – can improve knee pain in people with obesity and osteoarthritis.
Counterfeit weight loss drugs feed demand for cheaper options
A simple online search for semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic or Wegovy, can lead consumers down a rabbit hole of seemingly reputable online pharmacies in search of weight loss drugs at a discounted price.
New Drug CagriSema May Lead to 10% More Weight Loss Than Wegovy or Ozempic
Excitement is building around a new weight loss drug, CagriSema, which is expected to surpass the effects of popular drugs Ozempic and Wegovy. Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of both, recently shared that CagriSema may lead to 10 percent more weight loss than Wegovy.
Wegovy and other weight loss drugs shows promise for heart disease
A new clinical trial found that weight-loss drug Wegovy shows promise for lowering the risk of heart attack and stroke among people with heart disease and obesity.
Weight-loss drugs just got cheaper — and better
Eli Lilly priced its new weight-loss drug Zepbound 20% lower than competitor Wegovy, an unusual move in the pharmaceutical world.
FDA adds new warning to weight loss drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has added a new warning to drugs including Ozempic and Wegovy, cautioning that patients taking the drugs may be at a higher risk of inhaling gastric contents
Ozempic butt: A side effect of this popular diabetes and weight loss drug
Ozempic has been talk of the town for a while now, not only for helping people with diabetes, but also for working as a weight loss drug. Global celebrities like Amy Schumer, Sharon Osbourne, and Kathy Bates have admitted to using this medication to drop extra pounds.
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Novo Stock Has Been Slammed. How a New Weight-Loss Drug Could Boost Shares by 10%.
Semaglutide, the GLP-1 drug that Novo sells under the brand names Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for weight loss, has ...
7 common myths about semaglutide and weight loss debunked
Wegovy® is the only version of semaglutide that is FDA-approved for weight loss, while Ozempic® and other forms of the drug ...
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ObesityWeek Roundup: Patients More Likely to Ration Weight-Loss Drugs
SAN ANTONIO -- Research presented at the ObesityWeek annual meeting included studies on rationing of prescription medications ...
Dr. Roach: Semaglutide help with weight gain caused by antipsychotics
There are many mechanisms at work here, but the blood sugar increase is probably secondary to the weight gain, rather than ...
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Oral Semaglutide 25-mg Dose May Provide Most Benefit
SAN ANTONIO — Oral semaglutide 25 mg appears to be just as effective in promoting weight loss and other beneficial outcomes ...
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Weight loss drug semaglutide may offer relief for knee arthritis pain
Semaglutide shows promise in treating knee osteoarthritis by reducing pain and weight, offering a safe alternative to ...
Microdosing Ozempic? Why some people are playing doctor with weight-loss drugs
It was semaglutide, a drug sold under the brand names Ozempic (for diabetes) and Wegovy (for weight loss). Following ...
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Weight-loss pill passes important safety test in clinical trial
In good news for those averse to injections, GLP-1 agonist medication is a step closer to being offered in oral pill form, ...
Weight Loss Injections: What You Need to Know, From Costs to Alternatives
Weight loss can be a challenge, even for those who eat healthily and exercise regularly. But injectable type 2 diabetes ...
Hong Kong approves celebrity weight-loss drug, but experts say it’s not just to look good
The latest celebrity weight-loss drug to be given the nod in Hong Kong will be available in December, but experts cautioned ...