These side effects can persist for as long as you take the medication
Ozempic, whose active ingredient is semaglutide, is designed to mimic the beneficial actions of natural GLP-1
Benefits Beyond Weight Loss GLP-1 medications can also help: Improve diabetes control Reduce fatty liver Improve blood pressure Lower cholesterol Improve mobility Reduce joint pain Improve quality of life Reduce cardiovascular risk in selected patients Are GLP-1 Medications Safe
More real-world comparisons are needed to determine whether this would be more effective than semaglutide, said Mir Ali, MD, medical director of MemorialCare Surgical Weight Loss Center at Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, CA
The product might feel promising at first glance, but results vary and skin reactions are too frequent to overlook
There are also longer-acting versions being studied, and pills specifically designed for weight loss (not just diabetes)