This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. You may have heard about — or maybe even experienced — the short-term side effects of Ozempic — such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, and ...

GLP-1–based weight loss drugs have experienced a boom in recent years. According to data from 2024, 6% of U.S. adults are currently prescribed a GLP-1, and 12% have used a GLP-1 medication at some ...

The long-term side effects of Wegovy® may include problems with your pancreas, kidneys, or gallbladder. These side effects are rare. For many, Wegovy® is safe to use long-term, and the benefits ...

A rising number of Ozempic gastroparesis lawsuits are being filed across the United States, alleging that the popular diabetes and weight-loss drug has caused patients to develop severe stomach ...

Researchers believe they may have the next, better version of Ozempic in the works. At Tufts University, scientists have developed a new drug that aims to boost weight loss while also reducing the ...

With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approving pill versions of orforglipron (Foundayo) and semaglutide (Wegovy) for weight management, you might wonder how the side effects of ...

Scientists are taking a closer look at the pill forms of Wegovy and Ozempic. In an animal study, the ingredient SNAC, which helps semaglutide survive the stomach and enter the bloodstream, was ...

Danielle Weiss, MD, FACP, is an integrative endocrinologist and founder of Center for Hormonal Health and Well-Being. Ozempic’s blood sugar improvements may appear within a few weeks, with full ...