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Ozempic Teeth: Dentists Explain What It Is
Ozempic has been a hot-button topic recently. The prescription drug, semaglutide, is most commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, but over the last few years, it has surged in popularity among people using it to lose weight. Many celebrities, like Sharon Osbourne and Serena Williams, have publicly shared that they are on some form of a GLP-1 drug, further normalizing its off-label use. But as with any drug, it doesn’t come without potential side effects. The latest gaining visibility is called “Ozempic teeth” by some medical professionals. Similar to “Ozempic face” and “Ozempic butt,” Ozempic teeth refers to the negative impact taking the drug can have on your teeth.…
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Ozempic Butt, a New Side Effect of the Drug
By now, you’ve probably heard all about Ozempic. The popular drug is a brand name for semaglutide, which is primarily used to help people with type 2 diabetes better manage their symptoms. However, over the last few months, conversations around the injection have shifted, thanks to people starting to position it as a quick way to lose weight. (Seriously, there are now Ozempic ads in subway stations.) After millions of views about the topic on TikTok, rumors started to circulate that some celebrities were taking the shots. Still, as with any drug, there are side effects to taking Ozempic, especially when it’s used outside of its intended purpose. That could…
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Ozempic Hair-Loss Claims, Explained by a Dermatologist
Ozempic, an FDA-approved medication for type 2 diabetes, has been touted as a celebrity secret to weight loss, but some people on social media are claiming the drug may cause hair loss. In two Reddit threads — one on Ozempic and one on Wegovy (another brand name of the drug) — Redditors claimed they experienced sudden and severe hair loss while taking it, despite that not being listed as a common side effect. The question is: how common is it? How Medications Cause Hair Loss It’s worth noting that, in theory, any medication can cause hair loss, though it’s unlikely. “The most common type of hair loss that can be…
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Ozempic Face: What It Is, How to Treat It, and Pictures
If you’ve been on the internet at all over the last few months, you’ve more than likely heard of the drug Ozempic. The brand name of the semaglutide medication is intended to be used by people with type two diabetes in order to improve their blood sugar levels and address appetite. In addition to its use for a host of other health concerns, Ozempic is reportedly being used off-label to help people lose weight in a short amount of time. Many have hinted at its popularity among celebrities over the last year, so much so that it’s become somewhat of an open secret, with people like Oprah Winfrey and Sharon…
