Diabetic father claims Ozempic left him fighting for his life with a blocked intestine: be very careful

Diabetic father claims Ozempic left him fighting for his life with a blocked intestine: be very careful

Health By André Cour Published November 14, 2023, 6:51 p.m. ET An Oregon father of two believes Ozempic twice gave him intestinal obstructions that left him fighting for his life. Wilson Bo Muhlheim, 79, told the Daily Mail he was prescribed the injectable vaccine late last year to help manage… Continue Reading Diabetic father claims Ozempic left him fighting for his life with a blocked intestine: be very careful

Diabetics face anxious wait as Ozempic shortages continue

Diabetics face anxious wait as Ozempic shortages continue

Leonie, 60, from Perth, is facing a life-changing diagnosis. “My life will be shortened and my quality of life will no longer be the same,” she said. Léonie learned that she had peripheral neuropathy, a type of nerve damage, in her feet. Léonie has nerve damage, likely caused by her… Continue Reading Diabetics face anxious wait as Ozempic shortages continue

Fake Ozempic pens contain insulin, worrying health officials

Fake Ozempic pens contain insulin, worrying health officials

TAMPA, Florida. You have probably already heard of the drug Ozempic, used to treat diabetes. But along the way, doctors discovered that it also helped patients lose weight by reducing their cravings. This drug, in high demand, is causing supply shortages around the world. Now, there’s a new warning from… Continue Reading Fake Ozempic pens contain insulin, worrying health officials

Senator launches new models to manage costs of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic

Senator launches new models to manage costs of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic

WASHINGTON With blockbuster sales of Novo Nordisks Wegovy and Ozempic and the approval of a new rival this week, everyone in Washington is thinking about how to deal with the surging tide of weight-loss drug costs. Explosive national demand for weight management therapies and diabetes drugs like Ozempic, all of… Continue Reading Senator launches new models to manage costs of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic

FDA investigating deaths, hospitalizations caused by fake Ozempic: reports

FDA investigating deaths, hospitalizations caused by fake Ozempic: reports

Health By Adriana Diaz Published November 8, 2023, 3:40 p.m. ET The Food and Drug Administration is investigating several hospitalizations and deaths potentially linked to counterfeit semaglutide drugs, such as Ozempic, according to multiple reports. At least three Americans have been hospitalized after injecting themselves with suspected counterfeit products, CBS… Continue Reading FDA investigating deaths, hospitalizations caused by fake Ozempic: reports

FDA approves Eli Lillys Zepbound, a weight loss drug similar to Ozempic and Wegovy

FDA approves Eli Lillys Zepbound, a weight loss drug similar to Ozempic and Wegovy

The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday has approved Zepbound, a new weight loss drug from drugmaker Eli Lilly that in clinical trials has been shown to help people lose up to 52 pounds in 16 months. Related to Zep is the latest entrant in the field of powerful new… Continue Reading FDA approves Eli Lillys Zepbound, a weight loss drug similar to Ozempic and Wegovy

Weight loss: Woman dies from side effects of popular weight loss drug, Ozempic

Weight loss: Woman dies from side effects of popular weight loss drug, Ozempic

TEMPSOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on – November 8, 2023, 6:00 PM IST A 56-year-old Australian woman wanted to lose weight for her daughter’s wedding; deceased Trish Webster, a 56-year-old Australian woman, died from gastrointestinal illness caused by the drug Ozempic. Today, her husband warns that the drug is “not worth… Continue Reading Weight loss: Woman dies from side effects of popular weight loss drug, Ozempic

FDA investigating reports of hospitalizations after fake Ozempic

FDA investigating reports of hospitalizations after fake Ozempic

At least three Americans were reportedly hospitalized after using suspected counterfeit semaglutide medications, including Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drug Ozempic, according to records released by the Food and Drug Administration. Ozempic and Wegovy, another semaglutide drug from Novo Nordisk, have been in shortage for months amid booming sales for their use… Continue Reading FDA investigating reports of hospitalizations after fake Ozempic

Proposed class action lawsuit filed against Canadian maker of popular weight loss drug Ozempic

Proposed class action lawsuit filed against Canadian maker of popular weight loss drug Ozempic

A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed in the British Columbia Supreme Court, alleging that the Canadian manufacturer of Ozempic failed to warn potential patients of possible complications. This medication has exploded in popularity since doctors began prescribing it for weight loss. But Tracy Nygaard, 54, was taking Ozempic… Continue Reading Proposed class action lawsuit filed against Canadian maker of popular weight loss drug Ozempic

Demand for Ozempic and Wegovy increases illegal sales of weight-loss drugs

Demand for Ozempic and Wegovy increases illegal sales of weight-loss drugs

Business By Shannon Thaler Published November 1, 2023, 12:10 p.m. ET Growing demand for Ozempic and Wegovy, made by Novo Nordisk, has fueled a rise in illegal sales of weight-loss drugs in Denmark, where the pharmaceutical company is based, the Danish Medicines Agency reported. The agency said in a statement… Continue Reading Demand for Ozempic and Wegovy increases illegal sales of weight-loss drugs