Ozempic, Weight-Loss

Amy Schumer Reveals Why She Quit Ozempic Despite Dropping 30 Pounds From the Weight-Loss Drug
Amy Schumer got brutally honest about the pros and cons she experienced while taking popular weight-loss drug Ozempic. On the Wednesday, January 29, installment of The Howard Stern Show, the actress revealed she took the medication "almost three years ago.
Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Linked To Lower Risk Of 42 Conditions
Some outcomes, like reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and increased chance of nausea, were expected. But others took researchers by surprise.
Medicare to negotiate price of Ozempic, Wegovy weight-loss drugs
Federal officials are targeting the blockbuster drugs as part of their ongoing initiative to lower drug costs.
Medicare targets popular weight loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy for price negotiations
The Biden administration said Medicare will negotiate discounts with drug companies on 15 drugs prescribed to treat cancer, diabetes and asthma.
Heart Shrinkage Linked to Popular Weight-Loss Drug Ozempic/Semaglutide
Recent findings indicate that widely used weight-loss medications might lead to muscle loss, including vital heart muscle, potentially leading to serious health complications over time. Experts call for more research and a cautious approach to using these drugs,
Ozempic babies: are weight loss drugs leading to unintended pregnancies?
Posts about unexpected pregnancies while using drugs such as Ozempic for weight loss are trending on social media. Does any scientific evidence back this up? Sangeetha Nadarajah reports Amid the rising popularity of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists for weight loss such as semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound),
Novo Nordisk stock surges 7% after Ozempic maker’s latest weight-loss drug shows promise
The new treatment targets gut hormone GLP-1 but also mimics amylin, a hormone released by the pancreas that suppresses hunger.
Amy Schumer Reveals She Was ‘Bedridden’ After Trying Ozempic
Amy Schumer recalled feeling so nauseous and lethargic after trying Ozempic three years ago that she became basically “bedridden.” In an interview with Howard Stern Wednesday, Schumer explained that she has a specific gene,
Amy Schumer Lost 30 Lbs. on Ozempic — 'I Looked Great' — but Quit After Being ‘Bedridden’ with Nausea
Actress and comedian Amy Schumer said she took Ozempic three years ago and quickly lost 30 lbs. However, she quit the medication after the weekly injections gave her bad nausea that left her bedridden.
Amy Schumer Details 'Horrible Experience' Using Ozempic for Weight Loss
Once upon a time, Amy Schumer was one of the countless stars falling in line for the Ozempic craze, but, despite losing 30 pounds with the help of the Type 2 diabetes drug, the comedian had an overall "horrible experience" with it.
Ozempic vs. Semaglutide: 10 Weight Loss Medications Compared for 2025
Wegovy is a GLP-1 agonist containing semaglutide, the same active ingredient as Ozempic. While both medications share this ...
Eli Lilly's head of obesity talks weight-loss innovations for 2025 — from an Ozempic-like pill to a triple-threat shot
Eli Lilly's Ozempic-rivaling weight-loss pill orforglipron could be available in early 2026. Its retatrutide may be as ...
Cork woman, 66, died of organ failure after ‘severe vomiting’ while taking weight loss drug Ozempic, inquest told
A GRANDMOTHER died of total organ failure after severe vomiting while taking weight loss drugs Ozempic and Metformin to ...
Ozempic-Like Drugs May Hold Risks For Surgical Patients, Officials Say
Surgical patients may still have leftovers in their system even after a standard fast, potentially increasing the chance of a serious complication.
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Ozempic, Wegovy among drugs selected for Medicare's price negotiations
The move could mean savings for consumers. Weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to the list of medications Medicare will be able to negotiate directly with drug manufacturers ...
The high cost of weight loss: How patients are fighting for access to breakthrough medications
CBS News Miami investigates the financial hurdles surrounding these medications and explores alternatives that may offer a ...
An Ozempic Expert Explains What You Need to Know Before Taking GLP-1 Drugs
Alexandra Sowa's new book The Ozempic Revolution is intended to be the "first comprehensive user guide" to GLP-1 drugs like ...
Ozempic Approved By FDA For Kidney Disease—In Ultra-Popular Drug’s Latest Approval
Regulators have approved the drug as a treatment for weight loss, Type 2 diabetes and lowering the risk of heart attacks and ...