How Often Do Doctors Use New Weight-Loss Drugs in Kids?
As optimism for GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss has grown, so too has their use in children. Currently, liraglutide and semaglutide are the only two GLP-1 drugs FDA-approved to treat obesity in kids ages 12 and up.
What to know about the risks of using weight loss drugs unsupervised
The use of weight loss drugs without doctor's supervision is not advisable and can lead to serious side effects and complications.
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.
Weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may also curb alcohol addiction, study says
A study published Wednesday suggests a surprising side effect of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic: they can be effective at curbing alcohol abuse.
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 traditional pharmacological interventions.
Are Diabetes Drugs Really Safe (& Reliable) for Weight Loss?
There’s been lots of attention on type 2 diabetes drugs recently, especially since they might also be able to support weight loss. Whether you have type 2 diabetes or obesity, you may have heard about medications like Ozempic® that can help manage blood sugar levels and weight.
Is Ozempic the modern wonder drug? All the conditions the weight loss jab can tackle — from addiction to Alzheimer’s
"I'm using [Ozempic] off-label for a whole host of conditions — and have been for years," Dr. Caroline Messer, an endocrinologist at Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital, told The Post.
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Scientific breakthrough to prevent negative side effects of weight loss drugs like Ozempic
Scientific breakthrough to prevent negative side effects of weight loss drugs like Ozempic - Millions across the world could benefit from weight loss drugs such as Ozempic
Comparing Oral vs. Injectable Semaglutide: Is One More Effective Than the Other?
It’s hard to watch the news or scroll through social media without encountering stories about weight loss drugs like ...
Compounded semaglutide associated with at least 10 deaths, Novo Nordisk CEO warns
Compounded versions of semaglutide, the active ingredient in approved diabetes and obesity drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, have ...
Drugs like Ozempic may be better at treating alcoholism than leading meds, new study finds
Lähteenvuo notes that while more research is called for, drugs like Ozempic may offer hope to those burdened by addiction, ...
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GLP-1 Drug Shortage Is Over. Why Might These Drugs Soon Be Costlier and Harder to Access?
After years of shortages, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now listed Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster diabetes and ...
Why maker of ‘magic’ weight-loss drug semaglutide wants copies banned
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations allow human drug compounding — in which licensed pharmacists or physicians can combine, mix, or adjust the ingredients of a medication — to meet ...
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GLP-1 Drugs Could Help People With Alcohol Use Disorder
Some GLP-1 receptor agonists may hold promise as treatments for alcohol use disorder (AUD), a Swedish observational study ...
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Semaglutide 2.4 mg Could Cut Medical Costs for Some
A manufacturer-funded study found a significant decrease in annual total medical costs in patients with overweight/obesity ...