In 2019, the TGA approved Ozempic for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes in adults
Tom Quinn from the eating disorder charity Beat said weight-loss medications such as Wegovy should only be sold under the strictest possible conditions
Other emotional or behavioral changes that merit discussion with a healthcare provider include persistent sadness or depression lasting more than two weeks, significant anxiety that interferes with daily functioning, unusual irritability or anger, emotional numbness or detachment, marked mood swings, uncharacteristic emotional reactions, difficulty concentrating or making decisions, loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities, or social withdrawal
read time: 4 min Health & Wellness Semaglutide (GLP-1 receptor agonist) medications, marketed under names such as Ozempic and Wegovy , have made their way to your local pharmacy
The active ingredient tirzepatide works by activating the receptors of 2 natural incretin hormones: GIP and GLP-1