This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Semaglutide — the active ingredient in the brand-name meds Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus — treats type 2 diabetes and obesity or ...
Just a few years after some TikTok videos spiked the demand, one in eight US adults has tried Ozempic (semaglutide) or another drug in its class. Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist ...
In 2021, Jacqueline Barber agreed to try Ozempic because her doctor swore it would “work wonders” for her diabetes. A few months later, the vomiting started. Barber, who is 49 and lives in Kentucky, ...
GLP-1 drugs are a class of medication used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. While they are generally safe to use, they can cause side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Starting on ...
GLP-1 medications initially were used to help people with diabetes improve their insulin resistance and hunger cravings. However, over the past few years, these medications have become popular due to ...