This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Semaglutide — the active ingredient in the brand-name meds Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus — treats type 2 diabetes and obesity ...

Semaglutide prescription initiation predictors included female sex and use of antidepressants among patients with obesity without diabetes.

Semaglutide could help people drink less alcohol. Semaglutide, a medication widely used for diabetes and weight loss, may offer another unexpected benefit -- it could help people drink less ...

Let's take a closer look at each of these medications. Wegovy is a GLP-1 agonist containing semaglutide, the same active ingredient as Ozempic. While both medications share this ingredient ...

You should inject semaglutide subcutaneously, that is, just under the surface of your skin. You can rotate injections between your stomach, upper arm, and thigh. Semaglutide is a prescription type ...

The blockbuster drug semaglutide, better known as Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for obesity, could also help people cut down on their alcohol intake, according to new research led by Christian ...

What Is the Maximum Semaglutide Dose for Weight Loss? The maximum semaglutide dose for weight loss is 2.4 milligrams (mg) per week. Your healthcare provider will start you on a lower weekly dose ...

"Adherence improves when treatment integrates easily into patients’ lives," explains Adam McBride, Eden’s CEO. Eden’s digital ...

Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist that was originally approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Current ...

A clinical trial shows that people who were considered by medical researchers to report signs of alcohol use disorder drank significantly less after taking semaglutide for two months, compared to ...

The weight loss drug semaglutide was a "miracle" for Staci Rice. Her cravings and "food noise" disappeared, and it help her lose 64 pounds in around eight months. But, even in its cheaper forms ...

Health Canada has issued a recall notice for compounded drugs containing semaglutide, which is a key component in popular medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. The notice was issued on Tuesday ...