Ozempic warning: Experts warn of side effects from weight loss drug | USA TODAY [Qu4D6WbCMEs]

Ozempic warning: Experts warn of side effects from weight loss drug | USA TODAY [Qu4D6WbCMEs]

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Experts are warning of the possible side effects of popular diabetes medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro when used for weight loss. RELATED: What is RSV? Here's what we know about RSV vaccines and drugs. A diabetes medication in short supply for the last two years often was prescribed to people who didn't have the disease, and prescribing rates varied dramatically across the country, new data shows. In a recent study, Trilliant Health estimated prescription rate increases for Ozempic, a drug approved for diabetes in 2017. Its popularity exploded in mid-2021 after Wegovy, a higher dose of the same underlying medication, was approved for weight loss. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #Ozempic #Diabetes #WeightLoss #integrated medical weight loss #diet pill alli #keto gummies 2024mg #keto core acv gummies