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ozemp
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Health

Ozempic and Wegovy Users Had Less Risk of Suicidal Thoughts in Large Study

People taking Ozempic and Wegovy are slightly less likely to have suicidal thoughts than those not taking the drugs.
The study used a large population and found no increased risk of suicidal thoughts in those taking the drugs. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
Health

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 ]
New York Post
4 months ago
Health

We stopped taking Ozempic and Wegovy - and regained more weight than we lost

Some people who stopped taking diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have gained back more weight than they lost.
These drugs are widely used for weight loss, but only Wegovy is approved by the FDA for this purpose. [ more ]
moreozemp
www.fastcompany.com
4 months ago
Medicine

Medicare won't pay for new weight-loss drugs, putting them out of reach for older Americans

Medicare is forbidden from covering obesity drugs, but there is a bipartisan push to change that.
The cost of obesity drugs, such as Wegovy and Zepbound, is high, making them inaccessible to many. [ more ]
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