Ozempic & DR. SHERRI TENPENNY: how this 'weight-loss' drug can kill you! may be more dangerous than you realize; there is no substitute for proper diet intake and lifestyle changes, physical activity
There is reported weight rebound and serious medical side effects using ozempic (Wegovy (semaglutide)); reports now of Thyroid tumors, including cancer, pancreatitis, acute kidney injury, anaphylaxis
‘Thyroid tumors, including cancer
Pancreatitis
Acute kidney injury, requiring dialysis
Serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis
Gallbladder problems including gall stones’
Has the pharmaceutical industry ever been honest and helped you? Have they given you medications that helped you? Think carefully now.
Ozempic:
This info is condensed and taken directly from the package inserts.
Wegovy (semaglutide) – approved in 2021 - weekly injection
Causes delayed gastric emptying. May impact absorption of other orally taken medications.
It is not known if Wegovy is safe and effective when taken with other prescriptions, or with over-the-counter or herbal weight loss products
May cause the following:
Thyroid tumors, including cancer
Pancreatitis
Acute kidney injury, requiring dialysis
Serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis
Gallbladder problems including gall stones
Results: The mean percent change in body weight was around 5%. Greater loss was obtained with concomitant intensive lifestyle therapy after 68 weeks.’
The Truth about Ozempic
Ozempic (semaglutide) was approved in 2017 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in adults with type 2 diabetes. The once/week injection was approved to manage blood glucose levels and HbA1c values. The medication, called a GLP-1 analogue, acts to increase the levels of a hormone called incretin, which in turn helps your body to produce more insulin.
According to research, the active ingredient in Ozempic, semaglutide, also works for weight loss even though Ozempic is not approved for this indication.
However, semaglutide is approved for weight loss under the name Wegovy (see below). Ozempic has a smaller dose of semaglutide than Wegovy.
The most common side effect experienced by persons taking Ozempic is nausea. In fact, “tummy hell” is the reason most stop taking the medication or don’t stay with it. Other uncomfortable experiences include foul-smelling, “rotten egg” burps, bloating, gas pains, flatulence and uncontrollable vomiting. Some other side effects include fatigue, hair loss, dizziness, compulsive/addictive behavior and problems with vision.
Another Ozempic side effect that is rarely mentioned is referred to as “Ozempic face” where facial volume and cheek fat are rapidly depleted, resulting in wrinkles and sagging skin. Providers prescribing Ozempic seldom counsel patients about the potential impact on the face. The plastic surgery community has taken advantage of this side effect and has stepped in with dermal fillers, skin tightening techniques, and surgical interventions.
Another issue is these drugs are expensive. Using Wegovy, Saxenda, Mounjaro, or Ozempic without insurance can cost more than $15,000 per year. Today, insurance companies tend to cover these drugs if they’re prescribed to treat diabetes, but many do not cover the drug for weight management. This high cost affects the accessibility considering many individuals may not be able to afford them, especially not over the long period of time needed to see results.
In July 2023, a suit was initiated against Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly for gastroparesis, a condition in which the stomach empties slowly or not at all. The drugs named are Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro (terzepatide – a diabetes drug; not used/approved for weight loss). Lawyers expect thousands of patients will come forward to be part of the claim. If you are a victim of these drugs, look into becoming part of the suit through this link.
On review of the package inserts for Wegovy, Contrave, and Saxenda, each lists the primary indication as a BMI > 30 or BMI >27 with a conditional comorbidities, such at hypertension, diabetes, or elevated blood lipids. Here are the key drugs now prescribed for weight loss. I’ve noted a few of the most frightening potential side effects for each drug.
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To me, the word "ozempic" is a bit like the word "mRNA." It triggers a visceral response and I think with my amygdala. It's like what happens when I hear the word "culture." Whenever I hear the word "culture" I release the safety catch on my Browning.