Woman Dies After Using Weight-Loss Drug In U.K.’s First Case
A 58-year-old nurse from Scotland has died after taking two doses of weight-loss drug tirzepatide, also known as Mounjaro or Zepbound.
New Drug CagriSema May Lead to 10% More Weight Loss Than Wegovy or Ozempic
Excitement is building around a new weight loss drug, CagriSema, which is expected to surpass the effects of popular drugs Ozempic and Wegovy. Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of both, recently shared that CagriSema may lead to 10 percent more weight loss than Wegovy.
Mom Overdosed on Weight Loss Drug She Got on Instagram, Recalls 'Throwing Up Blood': 'Thought I Was Going to Die'
Leigh-Anne Lagden, 26, opened up about being hospitalized after accidentally overdosing on knockoff weight loss injections that she purchased from a brand she saw on Instagram.
New FDA Warning Added to Popular Weight Loss Drugs
Nov. 6, 2024 – The FDA has updated the labels for all GLP-1 weight loss drugs with a warning about pulmonary aspiration during general anesthesia or deep sedation. The affected drugs are liraglutide (Saxenda, Victoza), semaglutide (Ozempic, Rybelsus, Wegovy), and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound).
Nurse’s death linked to approved weight-loss drug
The death of a nurse from North Lanarkshire has been linked to the use of a weight-loss drug recently approved for use on the NHS. Susan McGowan, 58, took two low-dose injections of tirzepatide, known under the brand name Mounjaro,
UK Nurse's Death Linked To Weight Loss Jab: Report
The death of a nurse has been linked to a weight loss jab due to be assessed by the UK government as a way of easing pressure on the overburdened state-run National Health Service, the BBC reported on Friday.
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Weight-loss pill passes important safety test in clinical trial
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7 common myths about semaglutide and weight loss debunked
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Counterfeit weight loss drugs feed demand for cheaper options
A simple online search for semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic or Wegovy, can lead consumers down a rabbit hole of ...
Microdosing Ozempic? Why some people are playing doctor with weight-loss drugs
It was semaglutide, a drug sold under the brand names Ozempic (for diabetes) and Wegovy (for weight loss). Following ...
Does Compounded Semaglutide Work for Weight Loss?
Compounded semaglutide can be an affordable alternative to brand-name weight loss injections like Ozempic and Wegovy. But ...
Get Thin MD: What to Know About the Weight Loss Telehealth Provider
When starting prescription weight loss medications, getting approval from a doctor and insurance is one of the hardest parts.
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Diabetes and weight loss medications: Separating myths from facts
Most of us know someone that has been affected by diabetes. It can lead to severe health problems, such as eye problems, ...