By the numbers: Participants between the ages of 18 and 80 with moderate or severe AUD will receive weekly injections of either semaglutide (sold as Wegovy and Ozempic) or a placebo
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No, there is no established evidence that Ozempic causes direct damage to heart muscle or cardiomyopathy
Ozempic injection site reactions During the placebo-controlled trials, injection site reactions like injection site discomfort, rash, erythema, or redness were experienced by 0.2% of the participants
Who Should Avoid It Personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) Pregnancy or breastfeeding History of pancreatitis Stop Right Away If You Notice Severe persistent abdominal pain (possible pancreatitis) Persistent vomiting preventing fluid intake Signs of thyroid tumor (neck lump, hoarseness, trouble swallowing) Severe allergic reaction (rash, itching, difficulty breathing) Vision changes (possible diabetic retinopathy progression) Severe hypoglycemia (if combined with insulin/sulfonylureas) Kidney problems (decreased urination, swelling) Milder Signs to Watch For How Long Should a GLP-1 (Semaglutide) Cycle Last
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