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What is Ozempic?
- Ozempic, the trade name of the active ingredient semaglutide, is an injectable medication formulated to help adults with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar.
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Managing blood sugar levels
- Ozempic, made by the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, is taken as a once-weekly self-administered injection to manage said blood glucose levels.
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Original use
- Ozempic was originally approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat people with type 2 diabetes and who risked serious health consequences without medication.
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Weight loss can be achieved
- People with type 2 diabetes who use Ozempic can lose weight while using the medication.
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Reduces appetite
- Ozempic reduces your appetite so you eat less. It also slows down the movement of food in your gut, meaning you stay full for longer.
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Gaining popularity
- As a result of these weight-loss benefits, there has been a spike in demand for Ozempic... from people without type 2 diabetes.
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Ozempic goes viral
- News of Ozempic's weight loss effects have gone viral on social media.
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Prescription medicine
- Ozempic is a prescription medication. It can usually only be purchased from a pharmacy.
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"Off-label"
- But there's a growing trend where people are obtaining Ozempic through "off-label" prescribing, specifically for weight loss. While legal, off-label prescribing is done at the discretion of the prescriber.
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Bad for your figure
- In fact, the drug is seen by some overweight people as a quick and convenient way to lose weight. Incidentally, obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or above.
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Surge in popularity
- But the surge in popularity of Ozempic and Wegovy, semaglutide's other best-selling brand name, has led to shortages of the medication in Great Britain and the United States.
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Celebrity endorsement
- Using Ozempic has become a wellness fad fueled by celebrity endorsements. Tech billionaire Elon Musk recently told his 116 million Twitter followers that the drug was behind his recent slim-down.
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Boris Johnson
- Former British prime minister Boris Johnson is another high-profile individual who extols the virtues of Ozempic, even writing about his experiences using the drug in the UK's Daily Mail newspaper.
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Amy Schumer
- But it's in Hollywood where Ozempic has created the biggest buzz, and the greatest controversy. American actress and stand-up comedian Amy Schumer revealed during an appearance on 'Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen' that she had recently taken the drug. In the same breath, she berated other celebrities for lying about taking Ozempic, though Schumer didn't name anybody specific.
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Chelsea Handler
- Fellow actress and comedian Chelsea Handler said she unknowingly sampled Ozempic, according to a January 2023 report in the Los Angeles Times. She claimed that "everyone is on Ozempic" and called the medication a "miracle" that's "too good to be true."
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Khloé Kardashian
- Khloé Kardashian has vehemently denied assumptions that she is on Ozempic. She was forced to quell rumors after people questioned her toned physique in a photoshoot for Sorbet Magazine.
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Julia Fox
- Model and actress Julia Fox is another celebrity who has gone on the defensive, claiming in an interview with ET that she's never used Ozempic.
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Kyle Richards
- And American actress, socialite, and television personality Kyle Richards, one of the stars of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,' has always denied using Ozempic.
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Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi
- But there are some Hollywood celebs who aren't so coy about their Ozempic use. Reality television star Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi didn't "see a reason to hide" being on the medication when discussing her health journey during a recent interview with 'Entertainment Tonight.'
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Remi Bader
- Unfortunately, Ozempic isn't a one-time cure. TikTok content creator and model Remi Bader reminded listeners during an episode of 'Not Skinny But Not Fat' podcast that after being prescribed a course of the drug by her doctor and then stopping, she "gained double the weight back."
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Is it safe?
- While Hollywood continues to weigh in on the subject, the question remains: is Ozempic safe the way it's being used?
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Possible side effects
- Experts point out that the drug's side effects may include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, stomach pain, and headaches.
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Loss of appetite
- Some users have claimed they have lost the pleasure of eating. In fact, a less common side effect of Ozempic is altered taste.
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Pancreatitis
- According to Diabetes UK, Ozempic in rare cases can induce acute pancreatitis.
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Reduced kidney function
- And, warns the drug's manufacturer Novo Nordisk, Ozempic may cause reduced kidney function.
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Does it actually work?
- According to the UK's National Institute for Health and Care (NICE), Ozempic can help people reduce their weight by more than 10%.
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Lifestyle choices
- But this weight loss can only be achieved if users combine it with other lifestyle interventions, for example a low-calorie diet and increased activity.
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Who shouldn't use Ozempic?
- And beware! You should never use Ozempic if you or an immediate family member has had thyroid cancer in the past, notes Medical News Today. Similarly, avoid the drug if you have a rare form of cancer called multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2. Sources: (FDA) (Diabetes UK) (NIH) (GOV.UK) (Daily Mail) (CNN) (Los Angeles Times) (Elle) (NICE) (Medical News Today) See also: Rare cancers that challenge the medical profession
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What is Ozempic?
- Ozempic, the trade name of the active ingredient semaglutide, is an injectable medication formulated to help adults with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar.
© Shutterstock
1 / 29 Fotos
Managing blood sugar levels
- Ozempic, made by the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, is taken as a once-weekly self-administered injection to manage said blood glucose levels.
© Shutterstock
2 / 29 Fotos
Original use
- Ozempic was originally approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat people with type 2 diabetes and who risked serious health consequences without medication.
© Getty Images
3 / 29 Fotos
Weight loss can be achieved
- People with type 2 diabetes who use Ozempic can lose weight while using the medication.
© Shutterstock
4 / 29 Fotos
Reduces appetite
- Ozempic reduces your appetite so you eat less. It also slows down the movement of food in your gut, meaning you stay full for longer.
© Shutterstock
5 / 29 Fotos
Gaining popularity
- As a result of these weight-loss benefits, there has been a spike in demand for Ozempic... from people without type 2 diabetes.
© Shutterstock
6 / 29 Fotos
Ozempic goes viral
- News of Ozempic's weight loss effects have gone viral on social media.
© Shutterstock
7 / 29 Fotos
Prescription medicine
- Ozempic is a prescription medication. It can usually only be purchased from a pharmacy.
© Shutterstock
8 / 29 Fotos
"Off-label"
- But there's a growing trend where people are obtaining Ozempic through "off-label" prescribing, specifically for weight loss. While legal, off-label prescribing is done at the discretion of the prescriber.
© Shutterstock
9 / 29 Fotos
Bad for your figure
- In fact, the drug is seen by some overweight people as a quick and convenient way to lose weight. Incidentally, obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or above.
© Shutterstock
10 / 29 Fotos
Surge in popularity
- But the surge in popularity of Ozempic and Wegovy, semaglutide's other best-selling brand name, has led to shortages of the medication in Great Britain and the United States.
© Shutterstock
11 / 29 Fotos
Celebrity endorsement
- Using Ozempic has become a wellness fad fueled by celebrity endorsements. Tech billionaire Elon Musk recently told his 116 million Twitter followers that the drug was behind his recent slim-down.
© Getty Images
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Boris Johnson
- Former British prime minister Boris Johnson is another high-profile individual who extols the virtues of Ozempic, even writing about his experiences using the drug in the UK's Daily Mail newspaper.
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Amy Schumer
- But it's in Hollywood where Ozempic has created the biggest buzz, and the greatest controversy. American actress and stand-up comedian Amy Schumer revealed during an appearance on 'Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen' that she had recently taken the drug. In the same breath, she berated other celebrities for lying about taking Ozempic, though Schumer didn't name anybody specific.
© Getty Images
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Chelsea Handler
- Fellow actress and comedian Chelsea Handler said she unknowingly sampled Ozempic, according to a January 2023 report in the Los Angeles Times. She claimed that "everyone is on Ozempic" and called the medication a "miracle" that's "too good to be true."
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Khloé Kardashian
- Khloé Kardashian has vehemently denied assumptions that she is on Ozempic. She was forced to quell rumors after people questioned her toned physique in a photoshoot for Sorbet Magazine.
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Julia Fox
- Model and actress Julia Fox is another celebrity who has gone on the defensive, claiming in an interview with ET that she's never used Ozempic.
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Kyle Richards
- And American actress, socialite, and television personality Kyle Richards, one of the stars of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,' has always denied using Ozempic.
© Getty Images
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Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi
- But there are some Hollywood celebs who aren't so coy about their Ozempic use. Reality television star Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi didn't "see a reason to hide" being on the medication when discussing her health journey during a recent interview with 'Entertainment Tonight.'
© Getty Images
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Remi Bader
- Unfortunately, Ozempic isn't a one-time cure. TikTok content creator and model Remi Bader reminded listeners during an episode of 'Not Skinny But Not Fat' podcast that after being prescribed a course of the drug by her doctor and then stopping, she "gained double the weight back."
© Getty Images
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Is it safe?
- While Hollywood continues to weigh in on the subject, the question remains: is Ozempic safe the way it's being used?
© Shutterstock
21 / 29 Fotos
Possible side effects
- Experts point out that the drug's side effects may include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, stomach pain, and headaches.
© Shutterstock
22 / 29 Fotos
Loss of appetite
- Some users have claimed they have lost the pleasure of eating. In fact, a less common side effect of Ozempic is altered taste.
© Shutterstock
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Pancreatitis
- According to Diabetes UK, Ozempic in rare cases can induce acute pancreatitis.
© Shutterstock
24 / 29 Fotos
Reduced kidney function
- And, warns the drug's manufacturer Novo Nordisk, Ozempic may cause reduced kidney function.
© Shutterstock
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Does it actually work?
- According to the UK's National Institute for Health and Care (NICE), Ozempic can help people reduce their weight by more than 10%.
© Shutterstock
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Lifestyle choices
- But this weight loss can only be achieved if users combine it with other lifestyle interventions, for example a low-calorie diet and increased activity.
© Shutterstock
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Who shouldn't use Ozempic?
- And beware! You should never use Ozempic if you or an immediate family member has had thyroid cancer in the past, notes Medical News Today. Similarly, avoid the drug if you have a rare form of cancer called multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2. Sources: (FDA) (Diabetes UK) (NIH) (GOV.UK) (Daily Mail) (CNN) (Los Angeles Times) (Elle) (NICE) (Medical News Today) See also: Rare cancers that challenge the medical profession
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Find out more about Ozempic, the "miracle drug" used by celebrities
What do the stars have to say about it?
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It's been hailed as a "miracle drug" by high-profile celebrities, users that include tech tycoon Elon Musk. But Ozempic, whose weight-loss effects have gone viral on social media, was originally prescribed to help combat type 2 diabetes. So why is Ozempic currently trending in Hollywood, who does and doesn't admit to using it, and is it really the slim-down fix everybody makes it out to be?
Click through and join the weighty debate surrounding Ozempic.
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