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While Rare, a Disease Linked to Vision Loss Could Develop for Ozempic Users
Learn how two studies from Denmark expand upon earlier U.S. work that first linked the medication with the eye disease.
The shortage of popular weight loss drug tirzepatide is over, FDA says. Patients could see higher costs as a result.
The weight loss medication tirzepatide (Mounjaro and Zepbound) is no longer in shortage, according to the FDA. Access to ...
Some patients want to take a holiday pause on weight-loss drugs. Here's what doctors say
The effects that a pause may have on your body may depend on why you're taking the medication in the first place.
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Bill Clinton Hospitalized; Lower Cost Ozempic? WHO Withdrawal Planned
Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. on Monday with a ...
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Ozempic for Alzheimer's? What Drives Brain Age; Primary Care Alzheimer's Guideline
Two clinical trials investigating semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) as an early Alzheimer's treatment are expected to wrap up in ...
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Beyond the Prescription: Ozempic's Influence on Health, Retail, and Consumer Behavior
Ozempic's meteoric rise has reshaped the landscape of healthcare, retail, and consumer behavior. Its initial popularity as a weight loss ...
‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Star Harvey Fierstein Shares How He Lost 120 Pounds
Harvey Fierstein shared how he lost 120 pounds. He says he is a “great believer” in weight loss drugs like Zepbound and ...
FDA says the Zepbound shortage is over. Here's what that means for compounding pharmacies, patients who used off-brand versions
The decision will largely prevent compounding pharmacies from making and selling compounded versions of the drug in the next ...
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FDA approves first medication for obstructive sleep apnea, which also promotes weight loss
The condition is more common in people who are overweight or obese. Similar to semaglutide treatments like Ozempic and Wegovy ...
There’s still no generic Ozempic, but a lower-priced daily injected GLP-1 is coming
The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a generic version of the daily injectable GLP-1 medicine liraglutide ...
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Ozempic May Be Linked to Cause of Sudden Blindness, Another Study Shows
Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, has been linked to a condition that can cause permanent vision loss ...
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How long does it take for Ozempic to work?
Ozempic (semaglutide) is a once-weekly injectable medication for treating type 2 diabetes. It typically takes at least 4 weeks to start affecting blood glucose levels. Ozempic only has Food and ...