Our editors also may be in touch with follow-up questions. Ozempic is a brand-name version of semaglutide, an injectable glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist medication. One of the ...

In 2022, when the surge in popularity of the GLP-1 class of weight loss and diabetes drugs really began, stories of surprise ...

Black box warnings for the Ozempic include that it may increase the risk of developing thyroid tumors. The label also warns about the risk of developing stomach paralysis which can lead to nausea ...

Ozempic alternatives offer a variety of options for those who want to switch due to side effects, availability, or cost. Below is a breakdown of readily available alternatives, all vetted by our ...

You may take Ozempic or another drug to control your diabetes or lose weight, but these so-called GLP-1s also have a host of other effects ‒ some good and some not so good. A new study ...

A pharmacist holds a box of Novo Nordisk A/S Ozempic brand semaglutide medication arranged at a pharmacy in Provo, Utah, Nov. 27, 2023. George Frey/Bloomberg via Getty Images, FILE The newly ...

Mounjaro vs. Ozempic: Which Is Better for Weight Loss? This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. In one corner, we’ve got Mounjaro, and in the other, Ozempic. They’re ...