Wegovy, Ozempic and food and drug administration

Not Just Weight Loss: 8 Conditions Drugs Like Wegovy Might Treat
There has been a lot of excitement since the launch. Not only is the drug extremely effective (people lose about 15 percent of their body weight in a year), it also appears to have many benefits beyond just weight loss.
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.
Not just for weight loss: Wegovy may help curb alcohol addiction
The blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on drinking, new research published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry suggests.
Ozempic and Wegovy may be beneficial in fighting alcohol addiction: Study
The weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may be beneficial for people struggling with alcohol addiction, a study published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry said. The study examined about 228,000 people in Sweden who had alcohol use disorder and Type 2 diabetes.
FDA adds new warning to weight loss drugs including Wegovy
The FDA is warning that patients taking GLP-1s may be at a higher risk of inhaling fluid into their lungs while under anesthesia.
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.
Ozempic, Wegovy Linked To Lower Hospitalizations In Alcohol Addicts, Research Shows
GLP-1 drugs have been linked to numerous potential health benefits like treatment of existing conditions including heart disease, Parkinson’s, sleep apnea and addiction.
Drugs like Ozempic may be better at treating alcoholism than leading meds, new study finds
Another day, another study linking Ozempic to major health benefits. Published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry, the study found that patients diagnosed with alcohol use disorder (AUD) who were given a GLP-1 drug were less likely to be hospitalized for alcohol-related issues.
Teens Are Being Prescribed Wegovy and GLP-1s at Record Rates. Should Parents Be Worried?
It’s hard to remember a time before Ozempic, Wegovy, and other injectable drugs referred to as GLP-1 receptor agonists (that ...
Wegovy diet plan: What foods to eat and avoid while taking semaglutide
Ro details dietary choices that may help Wegovy's capacity to regulate appetite and foster a healthier weight as well as ...
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How Ozempic and Wegovy can help in alcohol addiction
After easing diabetes and weight loss journey for many, the popular medications Ozempic and Wegovy have shown fresh promise ...
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Pharmalittle: We’re reading about compounded Wegovy, pharmacies suing GoodRx, and more
Novo Nordisk disclosed it knows of 10 deaths and 100 hospitalizations from people taking compounded copies of its weight loss ...
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Ozempic and Wegovy May Provide Strong Relief from Osteoarthritis Knee Pain
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may provide strong relief from severe osteoarthritis knee pain, new research finds.
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Compounded Ozempic, Wegovy may be dangerous
Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic, reported that compounded versions of semaglutide, the main ingredient in Ozempic and ...
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As demand for Ozempic, Wegovy soars, patients who need them face barriers
As more Americans are prescribed weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy following celebrity endorsements, people who depend on such medications have struggled to access them. Sarah Sostak, a ...