The active ingredient of Ozempic is semaglutide, a substance that inhibits appetite, thus generating rapid weight loss. As a result, the person’s head would be disproportionate to the rest of the body.
The medicine Ozempic, from the Danish pharmaceutical company New Nordisk, has gained popularity on social media for aiding in weight loss. Initially indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, the medicine has weight loss among its effects. Mostly it has been used outside of label directions for aesthetic purposes.
As a result of weight loss, one side effect that has attracted the attention of Internet users is what has become popular as ‘Ozempian face’ or “Ozempic head”. The active ingredient of the medicine is semaglutide, a substance that inhibits appetite, leading to rapid weight loss. As a result, the person’s head would be disproportionate to the rest of the body.
Widely used by celebrities, the drug has shocked the world with its rapid results. This is the case of the American presenter Oprah Winfreywho left the company’s board of directors Weight controllers after revealing that he had signed up for the pen treatment. The country singer Maiararaised suspicions about the use of the drug, however attributed the weight loss process to changes in his diet and exercise routine
Maiara, from the duo with Maraisa, speaks after the comments regarding her weight loss:
“You think I lost weight overnight?! That’s not true, I’ve been following this process for over a year… my health is better than ever!” pic.twitter.com/qAM2PPL5o1
— POPTime (@siteptbr) March 26, 2024
Other side effects
Among the effects most cited by users are nausea, dizziness and headaches. Due to the effect caused by semaglutide, people also report being unable to drink water or put food in their mouth without feeling nauseated.
Reports online also highlight bad breath, which can be associated with a lack of food in the intestines. Additionally, some users report constipation or constipation, others mention hair loss.
Therefore, the medicine can also help in the development of gastrointestinal tract problems, headache, feeling of weakness, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), inflammation of the pancreas, diabetic retinopathy and allergic reactions. Furthermore, prolonged use of the substance can cause an increase in the volume of the small intestine, which can lead to obstruction of the organ, reports an article recently published in the journal Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B. Among the most serious side effects are malnutrition and dehydration.
Is it safe to use Ozempic for weight loss?
According to Novo Nordisk, maker of semaglutide medicines, most events are mild to moderate in severity and occur transiently, meaning they last days or a few weeks. For safe and controlled use, Ozempic must be used under medical supervision, even if it is for cosmetic reasons.
“Both drugs are safe for weight loss. The only difference is the pen. The Ozempic pen goes up to 1 mg and the Wegovy pen (a medicine similar to Ozempic) goes up to 2.4 mg, because studies have shown that semaglutide in a higher dose is more effective for weight loss than a dose of up to 1 mg, as is the case with Ozempic”explains Elaine Dias JKDoctorate in endocrinology from USP and metabolologist, in an interview with CNN. It also emphasizes, finally, that both Ozempic and Wegovy must be prescribed by the doctor accompanying the patient so that he can help and guide how to avoid these side effects.
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Source: Terra
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