Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist taken as a once-weekly injection. It’s administered with a tiny needle that punctures ...

This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Oral vs. Injectable Semaglutide: Effectiveness & Side Effects Key ...

In a 71-week, double-blind study, Nova Nordisk—creators of the popular weight loss drug Wegovy—says their oral semaglutide ...

Robbie Williams has spoken publicly about using injectable weight loss medicines for several years. He has credited them with ...

Novo Nordisk’s oral semaglutide 25 mg achieved up to 16.6% weight loss in a landmark study, rivaling injectable Wegovy. The ...

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Clinicians prescribing GLP-1 agents should ask about sexual function and consider medication review if new anorgasmia appears.

GLP-1 drugs like tirzepatide and semaglutide offer powerful weight-loss effects but come with unanswered questions about long ...

On February 21, the FDA announced that the shortage of semaglutide injection products has been resolved. Semaglutide has appeared on the FDA’s Drug Shortage List since 2022 because demand for the drug ...

Nausea is the most common side effect of semaglutide drugs like Ozempic® and Wegovy®. Luckily, there are plenty of steps you ...

A woman who lost 64 pounds on a compounded form of the weight loss drug semaglutide, marketed as Wegovy and Ozempic, started ...