The next Ozempic: Arlington doctors test new wave of weight-loss drugs

The next Ozempic: Arlington doctors test new wave of weight-loss drugs

Diabetes drug Ozempic has been a game changer in the fight against obesity, alongside its counterpart Wegovy, which is approved for weight loss. Doctors are now testing new drugs that work the same way and could provide even better results. Here’s a look at the latest research and why it could lead to lower prices …

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Diabetic father claims Ozempic left him fighting for his life with blocked intestine: ‘Be very careful’

Diabetic father claims Ozempic left him fighting for his life with blocked intestine: 'Be very careful'

An Oregon father of two believes Ozempic twice gave him intestinal obstructions that left him fighting for his life. Wilson “Bo” Muhlheim, 79, told the Daily Mail he was prescribed the injectable vaccine late last year to help manage his type 2 diabetes. Ozempic is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for …

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Diabetics face anxious wait as Ozempic shortages continue

Diabetics face anxious wait as Ozempic shortages continue

Leonie, 60, from Perth, is facing a life-changing diagnosis. “My life will be shortened and my quality of life will no longer be the same,” she said. Léonie learned that she had peripheral neuropathy, a type of nerve damage, in her feet. Léonie has nerve damage, likely caused by her inability to access Ozempic regularly.(ABC …

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Fake Ozempic pens contain insulin, worrying health officials

Fake Ozempic pens contain insulin, worrying health officials

TAMPA, Florida. You have probably already heard of the drug Ozempic, used to treat diabetes. But along the way, doctors discovered that it also helped patients lose weight by reducing their cravings. This drug, in high demand, is causing supply shortages around the world. Now, there’s a new warning from the FDA regarding the popular …

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FDA investigating deaths, hospitalizations caused by fake Ozempic: reports

FDA investigating deaths, hospitalizations caused by fake Ozempic: reports

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating several hospitalizations and deaths potentially linked to counterfeit semaglutide drugs, such as Ozempic, according to multiple reports. At least three Americans have been hospitalized after injecting themselves with suspected counterfeit products, CBS News reported. The hospitalizations under investigation are believed to be among 42 cases reported to the …

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FDA investigating reports of hospitalizations after fake Ozempic

FDA investigating reports of hospitalizations after fake Ozempic

At least three Americans were reportedly hospitalized after using suspected counterfeit semaglutide medications, including Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drug Ozempic, according to records released by the Food and Drug Administration. Ozempic and Wegovy, another semaglutide drug from Novo Nordisk, have been in shortage for months amid booming sales for their use in weight loss. These hospitalizations …

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Cost-saving knock-on effects of Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs

Cost-saving knock-on effects of Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs

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Proposed class action lawsuit filed against Canadian maker of popular weight loss drug Ozempic

Proposed class action lawsuit filed against Canadian maker of popular weight loss drug Ozempic

A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed in the British Columbia Supreme Court, alleging that the Canadian manufacturer of Ozempic failed to warn potential patients of possible complications. This medication has exploded in popularity since doctors began prescribing it for weight loss. But Tracy Nygaard, 54, was taking Ozempic for its intended purpose, treating …

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Demand for Ozempic and Wegovy increases illegal sales of weight-loss drugs

Demand for Ozempic and Wegovy increases illegal sales of weight-loss drugs

Growing demand for Ozempic and Wegovy, made by Novo Nordisk, has fueled a rise in illegal sales of weight-loss drugs in Denmark, where the pharmaceutical company is based, the Danish Medicines Agency reported. The agency said in a statement released Tuesday that authorities are aware of 26 websites illegally selling what they claim to be …

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Ozempic Mimicking Foods Revealed Best for Weight Loss

Ozempic Mimicking Foods Revealed Best for Weight Loss

Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have radically transformed the world of weight loss. Health experts know that there are probably many foods in your pantry right now that affect the body, like these medications. Semaglutide is the active ingredient in these medications, which work by mimicking GLP-1, a hormone produced by your body when you eat. …

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