2024-01-09 22:00:56
Currently, Ozempic y Wegovy They are two of the most popular medications in the world although they are now in trouble because they could cause suicidal ideas. All part of new research that focused on its side effects. In addition, it is also mentioned that another possible consequence would be premature hair loss, that is, alopecia.
He development of new drugs It requires million-dollar investments and an extensive process that can last for decades. In fact, even after marketing begins, monitoring must be done to analyze its correct functioning. There are cases of formulas that have been withdrawn from the market after identifying that their harms are greater than their benefits.
Do Ozempic and Wegovy cause suicidal ideation?
On the other hand, an article by Medical News Today mentions the potential risks of consuming GLP-1 (semaglutide, tirzepatida). Recently these types of medications have gained popularity throughout the world. Although they were initially created for the treatment of type 2 diabetesare now used to lose weight in a short time.
In this case, drugs of this type are characterized by causing satiety in patients. For this reason, their food consumption is less and an immediate weight loss is generated.
Now, although it is proven that its use is useful to combat obesity, in the end it is about medications. With this in mind, its consumption should be preceded by the indication of a health professional. You should never fall into self-medication or consumption on your own initiative because that is when adversities begin.
For its part, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it is investigating the possible side effects of medications used to lose weight. Specifically he mentions that some consumers of Ozempic and Wegovy have developed suicidal ideation and alopecia.
An important point is that the research is still quite premature. Furthermore, it has not been possible to verify that these consequences have been caused directly by the GLP-1 consumption because they could have been caused by other reasons.
Other controversies involving Ozempic and Wegovy
It is not the first time that the aforementioned drugs have faced accusations. In the past, one named as Overdose by Ozempic and Wegovy. Everything was generated by the general increase in reports in poison centers in the United States related to its consumption.
Ozempic and Wegovy overdose, the worrying new health problem
Side effects from consuming Ozempic
Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea
Side effects from consuming Wegovy
Dizziness Runny nose Sore throat
Ozempic was named the best medicine of 2023
Despite all of the above, in December 2023 Science magazine published an account of the most relevant events in the scientific field of the last 12 months. Among the most attractive thing was that he appointed Ozempic as the best medicine of the year.
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