Ozempic for weight loss: What you need to know

Описание: The world of weight loss medications is complex — if not confusing. Popular names like Ozempic, Wegovy, Monjaro and Zepbound are all part of a new class of drugs that have flipped weight management on its head. To clear up the confusion, Armando E. Castro-Tié, MD, FACS, FASMBS, explains how they work, which are meant for weight loss and which are not, success rates and potential side effects.

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Dr. Castro is the chair of the Dept. of Surgery at South Shore University Hospital, and system vice chair of Northwell Health's surgery service line.

Chapters:
00:28 - What is Ozempic?
01:06 - Does Ozempic for weight loss work?
01:38 - Are there other weight-loss drugs?
02:12 - Mounjaro vs Ozempic
02:56 - Who qualifies for GLP-1 agonist weight-loss drugs?
03:34 - Do I need a prescription?
04:02 - Are there side effects?
04:51 - What happens if I stop taking Ozempic or other weight-loss drugs?
05:30 - Advice for those considering weight-loss drugs

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