Question

Ozempic is safe for weight loss.

https://www.myjuniper.co.uk/articles/expected-weight-loss-on-ozempic

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Comments

I like how you included many credible sources in your response. You also bring up a valid point. The primary purpose of Ozempic when it first came out was to help people with diabetes, and only with its popularity on social media platforms, like TikTok, did people start using it to treat obesity.

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I agree with your point that it needs to be more researched on how Ozempic affects people who are non-diabetics. It is such a new thing that no research shows the long-term effects of using Ozempic or how it could affect your health as you age.

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I feel like this comment could have had more evidence and proof for this claim, by following the sift method.

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I dont completely agree with this statement however I don't disagree with it either according to the UCDavis university it was originally made for type-2 diabetes and doesnt seem to be bad for your health using something called semaglutide which is used in another weight loss drug approved by the FDA called Wegovy in a even smaller doese then wegovy.

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I don’t entirely agree with this statement, but I don’t completely disagree either. According to UC Davis, this medication was originally developed for type 2 diabetes and doesn’t appear to be harmful to overall health. It contains semaglutide, the same active ingredient used in the FDA-approved weight loss drug Wegovy—though in an even smaller dose than Wegovy.

Answer 1

I agree with your claim for the most part. Ozempic has been used for decades as a way to lose weight and help treat type 2 diabetes. It is a safe drug under the correct supervision, but it can lead to some unsafe side effects including Pancreatitis, Thyroid C-cell tumors, Gallbladder problems, Low blood sugar, and Allergic reactions.  

Sources: https://integrishealth.org/resources/on-your-health/2024/june/is-ozempic-safe-for-weight-loss#:~:text=These%20drugs%20have%20been%20used,to%20use%20under%20proper%20supervision.

Answer 2

While studies have shown Ozempic to be effective for weight loss in certain individuals, it is not without potential risks and side effects, therefore, the claim "Ozempic is safe for weight loss" is not accurate.  This prescription medication was initially developed for managing type 2 diabetes, however people have started using it for weight loss. Websites selling the drug may present a more favorable view of the drug's safety and efficacy. It's crucial to consult independent sources and medical professionals. The long term effects of Ozempic have not been recorded yet, so there is not confirmation of long term safety after taking the drug. 

The medicine is also not safe for the use of all people, and people without a prescription. It should not be used by a person with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2. It should be used with caution in individuals with a history of pancreatitis or gallbladder disease. 

https://www.ozempic.com/how-to-take/side-effects.html