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Ozempic: Is It Scarier Than We Thought?
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Investigating the Link Between Weight Loss Medications and Suicidal Thoughts
Weight loss medications like Ozempic and Saxenda come with a warning about the risk of depression and suicidal thoughts due to historical incidents. To investigate the effects of newer drugs like Ozempic and Saxenda, Nora Volkoff and her team analyzed over a hundred thousand medical records of people prescribed with these medications. The study found no increased risk of suicidal thoughts associated with some aglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Saxenda, compared to other weight loss medications.
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