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Inverse
2 months ago
Health

Is Ozempic An Antidepressant? Preliminary Studies Suggest It Could Be

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may have a positive impact on reducing depression and anxiety.
Dulaglutide, a GLP-1 agonist similar to semaglutide, shows potential in reversing metabolic damage in the brain and alleviating depression and anxiety in mice. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
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Study shows no evidence of suicidal thoughts caused by Ozempic, Wegovy

A large U.S. study found no evidence of a link between Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Wegovy and an increase in suicidal thoughts.
The study found that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, actually had a lower risk of new and recurrent suicidal thoughts compared to other medications for weight loss or diabetes. [ more ]
Axios
4 months ago
Health

FDA probing possible weight-loss drug side effects, including suicidal thoughts

The FDA is examining reports of potential side effects, including suicidal thoughts, linked to obesity drugs.
The drugs in question are GLP-1 agonists, originally approved for diabetes but now popular for weight loss. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago
Health

5 Ways Ozempic and Other New Weight-Loss Drugs Have Changed Health

New classes of weight-loss drugs are changing the way we think and talk about weight, dieting, and obesity.
These weight-loss drugs offer fast and easy weight loss and unexpected cardiac benefits, but high costs and poor accessibility pose challenges. [ more ]
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