Wegovy includes warnings of mental health side effects but Ozempic doesn't. Why?

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 21:52:26 +0000

Wegovy and Ozempic both use the same active ingredient, Semaglutide. Wegovy is prescribed for weight loss and Ozempic is prescribed to treat Type 2 Diabetes. They are very similar medications but with different dosages. So while Wegovy's label includes warnings of mental health side effects, Ozempic doesn't. Why?

More research is needed on GLP-1 medications and its affects on depression and mental health, but the doctors are weighing in on this topic. Watch this video for a few different theories as to why.

Remember that your mental health is just as important as your physical health. If you feel any mental health side effects while on GLP1 medications like Wegovy, Ozempic or Mounjaro, let your doctor know right away. He or she should be reporting any negative side effects to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System. Flex offers a daily coach who can also help identify these and other side effects and guide you through what you should do.

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