10 side effects of Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 21:52:25 +0000

Ozempic face has become a common complaint for those who experience a large amount of weight loss after using the popular medication. Ozempic is part of a new class of drugs called GLP-1 agonists. Andrea Bedrosian, MD, director of bariatrics at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, breaks down what anyone taking weight-loss medications, which also include Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, should know about potential side effects.

Learn more: https://www.northwell.edu/news..../insights/ozempic-fo

Chapters:
00:32 - What is Ozempic
01:30 - Most common side effects
02:01 - Ozempic face
02:49 - Hair loss
03:37 - Pancreatitis
04:31 - Thyroid tumors
05:33 - Chronic kidney disease
05:58 - Cardiovascular disease

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