There are some of these drugs approved for chronic weight management, such as Wegovy, while others, such as Ozempic , are approved for treating type 2 diabetes but may also be prescribed off-label for weight loss in adults
Vaucher et al., 2002
Put simply, oral GLP-1 mimics are expected to be most attractive to those new patients who may at present be resistant to injections
As your digestion slows and your appetite decreases, you may experience side effects like nausea, bloating, stomach pain, indigestion, or constipation
Always consult your healthcare provider before use
One is a suit from Novo Nordisk against a local pharmacy for illegally selling semaglutide products, and the other is a class-action against the manufacturers alleging the drugs caused gastrointestinal issues