For some, this may cause discomfort and nausea, especially if theyre eating foods recommended to avoid on Ozempic, namely high-fat, high-sugar and spicy foods, Michelle Cardel, Ph.D, registered dietitian and chief nutrition officer at WeightWatchers tells TODAY.com
However, it should be used with caution in these end-stage patients
The drug's off-label use for weight loss was noticed by providers and patients almost immediately, and Novo Nordisk responded by developing Wegovy, which also featured the same semaglutide molecule, just at a higher dose
The widespread promotion of the drug, including on TV ads, streetcar wraps, sports games and social media, reinforces the idea that weight loss should always be the end goal
Participation in legitimate clinical trials can be explored via the NIHR 'Be Part of Research' portal (bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk) or the ClinicalTrials.gov registry
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