Ozempic and Wegovy: Is semaglutide a miracle weight loss drug?

Semagultide-containing medications have become popular for weight loss. But will these medications work for everyone? And what are the side effects of Semaglutide?

• Semaglutide is an injectable diabetes drug that suppresses appetite by slowing digestion and altering brain chemistry.

• Clinical trials show that only a third of people using semaglutide will see drastic weight loss (over 20 percent) in one year.

• We don't know what semaglutide does to the bodies and brains of people without diabetes if used long-term.

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