For people who have type 2 diabetes, Ozempic is a lifesaver. It’s a form of the drug semaglutide that, when injected under the skin, mimics the body’s natural hormones that slow digestion and signal that you’re full. In trials, it prompted significant weight loss and has also helped some people maintain a healthy weight after they stop taking it. That’s why, even though the drug is in short supply due to a manufacturing delay, the weight-loss drug is all over TikTok and Instagram—and causing many people to demand it from their doctors. More info: erecept.pl

The drugs aren’t for everyone, and they can cause side effects like diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, hair loss, and a gaunt look that some have called, not without some Schadenfreude, “Ozempic face.” But for people who can get it, Olympic is an invaluable tool.

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Talk to your doctor before taking ozempic if you have other diabetes medications, such as insulin or other sulfonylureas (glyburide, glipizide, glimepiride, Byetta). There is an increased risk of low blood sugar in people who take these medicines together.

This medicine may also interact with certain other drugs, including some antibiotics and antifungals. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the prescription and over-the-counter medicines you take, including vitamins, herbs, and supplements.

Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use ozempic, and should not change the day they inject it, unless advised by their doctor. It is not known if this medicine passes into breast milk.