{"id":64,"date":"2023-02-25T08:02:36","date_gmt":"2023-02-25T14:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coco66.com\/the-high-cost-of-ozempic-face-the-unintended-consequences-of-wegovys-popularity\/"},"modified":"2023-02-25T08:02:36","modified_gmt":"2023-02-25T14:02:36","slug":"the-high-cost-of-ozempic-face-the-unintended-consequences-of-wegovys-popularity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coco66.com\/the-high-cost-of-ozempic-face-the-unintended-consequences-of-wegovys-popularity\/","title":{"rendered":"The High Cost of ‘Ozempic Face’: The Unintended Consequences of Wegovy’s Popularity"},"content":{"rendered":"

The demand for Wegovy, a drug containing semaglutide and commonly used for weight loss, has caused a shortage of its sister drug, Ozempic, which is meant to treat type 2 diabetes. Ozempic is also being used off-label for weight loss, further constraining the drug's supply for diabetes patients.[0]<\/a><\/sup> Both drugs are manufactured by Novo Nordisk and are injected weekly, though Wegovy contains a higher dose of semaglutide and is approved specifically for weight loss. Common side effects of Ozempic and Wegovy include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and \u201cOzempic face.\u201d[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

The popularity of Ozempic for weight loss has grown among celebrities, who are paying top dollar to get the drug off-label.[2]<\/a><\/sup> This has caused a drug shortage for diabetes patients, and the trend has even led to the emergence of \u201cOzempic face,\u201d a side effect of using the drug without proper medical supervision.[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

Semaglutide works by interfering with insulin production and suppressing appetites, causing people to eat less than they did before.[4]<\/a><\/sup> It can cause weight loss, but it\u2019s important to note that a balanced diet and regular exercise are still essential for long-term weight loss and body weight management.[5]<\/a><\/sup> If the drug is stopped, people tend to regain two-thirds of the weight they lost, so it has to be taken continuously to remain effective.[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

Wegovy and Ozempic are not interchangeable, as the maximum dose of semaglutide is 2 milligrams for Ozempic and 2.4 milligrams for Wegovy. Wegovy is effective within its approved use and was found to reduce body weight by 12% when combined with lifestyle changes.[6]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, taking Ozempic or Wegovy comes with a steep price tag, with the drugs potentially costing up to $13,000 a year. Considering the potential side effects and the drug\u2019s price, it\u2019s important to talk to your doctor about a full range of treatment options.[7]<\/a><\/sup> If your weight is already in a healthy range, it\u2019s not a good idea to take a medication to become thinner.[7]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

0. <\/span>“Doctors raise concerns over diabetes medication popular for weight loss” kuna noticias y kuna radio, 21 Feb. 2023, https:\/\/kesq.com\/news\/cv-questions-answered\/2023\/02\/20\/doctors-raise-concerns-over-diabetes-medication-popular-for-weight-loss<\/a><\/p>\n

1. <\/span>“What to Know About Ozempic, Wegovy and the Weight-Loss Market” CNET, 23 Feb. 2023, https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/medical\/what-to-know-about-ozempic-wegovy-and-the-weight-loss-market<\/a><\/p>\n

2. <\/span>“Ozempic's off-label use creates buzz beyond Hollywood” MD Linx, 21 Feb. 2023, https:\/\/www.mdlinx.com\/article\/ozempics-off-label-use-creates-buzz-beyond-hollywood\/1nUYdJyAcfgGr81k3coG4p<\/a><\/p>\n

3. <\/span>“The Alarming Side Effect Of Ozempic's Popularity As A Weight-Loss Solution” Medical Daily, 19 Feb. 2023, https:\/\/www.medicaldaily.com\/ozempic-alarming-side-effect-weight-loss-solution-468144<\/a><\/p>\n

4. <\/span>“Healthy Living: Danger of using diabetes medication for rapid weight loss” ABC7 News, 22 Feb. 2023, https:\/\/abc-7.com\/news\/health\/2023\/02\/22\/healthy-living-danger-of-using-diabetes-medication-for-rapid-weight-loss\/<\/a><\/p>\n

5. <\/span>“10 before and after Ozempic Weight Loss Photos You Need to See to Believe” Sportskeeda, 24 Feb. 2023, https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/health-and-fitness\/10-ozempic-weight-loss-photos-you-need-see-believe<\/a><\/p>\n

6. <\/span>“Diabetes drug Ozempic used for weight loss suffers shortages” WVNS-TV, 23 Feb. 2023, https:\/\/www.wvnstv.com\/community\/health\/diabetes-drug-ozempic-used-for-weight-loss-suffers-shortages\/<\/a><\/p>\n

7. <\/span>“What happens when a drug goes viral?” Harvard Health, 21 Feb. 2023, https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/what-happens-when-a-drug-goes-viral-202302212892<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The demand for Wegovy, a drug containing semaglutide and commonly used for weight loss, has caused a shortage of its sister drug, Ozempic, which is meant to treat type 2 diabetes. Ozempic is also being used off-label for weight loss, further constraining the drug’s supply for diabetes patients.[0] Both drugs are manufactured by Novo Nordisk […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":63,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/coco66.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/coco66.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/coco66.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coco66.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coco66.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=64"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/coco66.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coco66.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/63"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/coco66.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coco66.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=64"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coco66.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=64"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}