How drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro could transform holiday dinners like Thanksgiving Wednesday, November 22 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- When Tara Rothenhoefer sits down at the Thanksgiving table this year, she said she envisions being able to enjoy herself rather than feel stressed about the food on the table.Rothenhoefer said she attributes that change to Mounjaro, a medication that she... Read More.
New consumer warning about websites selling drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro used for weight loss Thursday, September 28 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Amid the high cost and rising popularity of drugs used for weight loss like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy, pharmacists and medical doctors are warning consumers about some websites that sell discounted versions of the drugs.When a consumer orders a drug online,... Read More.
Tracy Morgan reveals he’s been taking Ozempic for weight loss Tuesday, August 15 by ABC NewsTracy Morgan recently opened up about his weight loss journey, which includes the controversial drug Ozempic.While The 30 Rock alum's routine also includes working out at the gym every morning, he admitted on the Monday, August 14 installment of
Lawsuit filed against makers of Ozempic, Mounjaro over claims of ‘gastrointestinal side effects’ Friday, August 4 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A new lawsuit claims the manufacturers of drugs used for weight loss, including Ozempic and Mounjaro, do not adequately warn consumers about the risk of an alleged side effect of the drugs.The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Louisiana, focuses on gastroparesis, a... Read More.
New guidance suggests skipping Ozempic before surgery Sunday, July 23 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- In recent years, Ozempic and other similar drugs, called GLP-1 agonists, have grown in popularity for weight loss. However, doctors are now cautioning people against taking these medications before undergoing surgery or a procedure that requires them to be sedated.The American Society... Read More.
Regulators examine reports of self-harm, suicidal thoughts among people taking Ozempic, Saxenda Wednesday, July 12 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Regulators in Europe have launched a review after three people in Iceland experienced thoughts of suicide or self-harm after taking popular diabetes and weight loss drugs Ozempic and Saxenda.The review is being led by the European Medicines Agency's Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment... Read More.
Ozempic weight loss pills may be on the way: What to know Tuesday, June 27 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Drugs used for diabetes and weight loss like Ozempic and Wegovy were found to be effective for weight loss when taken as a pill, according to research published over the weekend.Rybelsus is the pill version of semaglutide -- the active ingredient... Read More.
Ozempic and Wegovy maker sues over compounded, off-brand versions of drugs used for weight loss Wednesday, June 21 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Novo Nordisk, the pharmaceutical company that makes Ozempic and Wegovy, filed multiple lawsuits Tuesday against off-brand versions of the wildly popular drugs.In a press release, the company announced that legal action is being taken against certain medical spas, weight loss or... Read More.
Women who struggle with PCOS find help using Ozempic, Mounjaro Monday, June 5 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Branneisha Cooper of Texas said she was diagnosed during her senior year of high school with polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, a reproductive hormone imbalance that can cause problems with the menstrual cycle and lead to the formation of multiple ovarian... Read More.
FDA warns about safety of ‘off-brand’ versions of Ozempic, Wegovy Friday, June 2 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Federal regulators are warning about safety concerns amid the rising popularity of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that off-brand forms of the medications could be unsafe.The warning comes as many... Read More.
