Many are turning to these medications, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, with questions about metabolism, muscle, hormones and what their own experience might look like
JoHelen McClain, a 72-year-old real estate agent from suburban Oklahoma City, had a simple goal when she started taking Wegovy in November of 2023
GLP-1 agonists, though effective, can cause nausea, diarrhea, and (in rare cases) more serious issues like pancreatitis
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Those who may not be a good candidate for GLP-1 medication use severe gastrointestinal diseases (e.g., inflammatory bowel disease) a personal or family history of multiple endocrine neoplasia 2A or 2B a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer a history of pancreatitis If youre in perimenopause, pregnancy is still possible, and doctors advise against using semaglutide during pregnancy
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