The Weight Loss Side Effect of Ozempic: Understanding the Risks and Alternatives Ozempic, a medication commonly prescribed to manage type 2 diabetes, has been increasingly used off label for weight loss in non diabetic individuals.
Its active ingredient, semaglutide, has proven effective in reducing body mass index (BMI). However, patients often experience side effects that can be severe and long lasting.
Understanding Ozempic's Weight Loss Mechanism Semaglutide works by mimicking the action of natural glucagon like peptide 1 (GLP 1) hormone.