Forbes September 29, 2023
In July, the European Medicines Agency announced it was looking into mental health side effects associated with Ozempic, including thoughts of self-harm and suicide.
According to NPR pharmaceuticals correspondent Sydney Lupkin, the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) has received at least 489 reports of patients experiencing anxiety, depression or suicidal thoughts while taking drugs like Ozempic that contain the active ingredient Semaglutide.
Ozempic, a FDA drug approved for type two Diabetes but not weight loss, has gained enormous popularity, particularly on social media platforms where various celebrities have also touted using the drug. The injectable drug contains the active ingredient Semaglutide that stimulates the release of Insulin, a hormone that reduces blood sugar levels. It also delays emptying of...
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