However, he added that although he initially lost weight while taking the drug, he eventually out-ate Ozempic and gained 40 pounds
(Off-label drug use is when a doctor prescribes an FDA-approved drug for a purpose other than what its approved for.) Ozempic is a prescription injection used to help manage blood sugar levels and other conditions in people with type 2 diabetes
Who benefits most from the 10mg maintenance dose Not everyone needs to push to 15mg
Effects can vary, but many users report feeling benefits within a few weeks of consistent use
"That's not so much a consequence of the drug [but] this research is still ongoing and we don't know all the long-term side effects." Compounding problems Earlier this month, a Four Corners investigation exposed Australia's robust black market for semaglutide and tirzepatide, another GLP-1 agonist sold under the name Mounjaro
How Contrave Is Different If weight loss is your primary goal, there is a medication that's actually designed for it: Contrave