Everyone is raving about the slimming power of semaglutide medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, which experts say is as effective as weight loss surgery. While it’s not for everyone, it can be a lifesaving option for some.

Research shows that 1 in 8 adults in the US has used one of the popular GLP-1 medications, most of them trying to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease and others to help them lose weight.

While Ozempic has been shown to lead to weight loss as a side effect, it's not without risks. According to the Cleveland Clinic, Ozempic can cause various gastrointestinal side effects due to its slowing effect on digestion. Some of the common side effects include:

A recent study found semaglutide – the drug known as Ozempic – can improve knee pain in people with obesity and osteoarthritis.

You can’t go far lately without seeing news and social media coverage of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonists like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, and Zepbound®.

People who take popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic can have serious side effects and new research says stopping them can also cause problems. Now that millions of people have successfully lost weight using them,

Medically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MD After losing extra pounds on Ozempic (semaglutide), some are finding themselves dealing with an unexpected issue, what's become known as "Ozempic breasts." This possible side effect of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonist medication users like Ozempic,