Share on PinterestThe FDA has updated Ozempic’s label to include blocked intestines among the drug’s possible side effects. Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto/Getty Images The FDA is warning patients prescribed Ozempic about the potential for developing blocked intestines. Blocked intestine, medically known as ileus, is a serious and potentially fatal condition. Despite the label change, the FDA has … Read more
Amid the high cost and growing popularity of drugs used for weight loss such as Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy, pharmacists and doctors are warning consumers about some websites selling discounted versions of the drugs. When a consumer orders a medication online, they have no way of knowing what the medication contains, among other things, according … Read more
Weight-loss drugs are being evaluated for their ability to treat conditions such as dementia and addiction, after a landmark study showed that Wegovy helped reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images LONDON Scientists have begun investigating whether so-called miracle obesity drugs could be used to treat conditions such … Read more