Tejal Somvanshi
Rapid advancement in medication is once again proved through a drug.
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This drug was originally intended as a medication for diabetes, but it soon took a turn to become a weight loss sensation throughout the world.
Ozempic is now used as a medicine for obesity and weight loss by a huge number of people from Elon Musk to celebrities in B- Town.
This drug is mostly covered by the richer echelon of India, and this demand keeps on increasing despite a global shortage of the medicine.
Many medical practitioners have advised against using this drug for weight loss and obesity, it should be consumed only under prescription and supervision of a doctor.
The various side effects of the medicine are listed in detail in its own website, some common side effects include diarrhea, nausea, vomit, abdominal pain and so on.
In addition to common side effects, there can be serious side effects if not taken under proper guidance and thorough check up, the effect can go as far as tumor and cancer.
Not only doctors, but also celebrities like Ali Fazl, Elon Musk, Bella Thorne and so on have spoken up against the use of Ozempic.
In the market, the drug is thriving in the market with increased demand for obesity medication has driven the potential for ozempic to hit $100 billion by 2030.
Research for potential alternatives to Ozempic is underway, however a healthy lifestyle with proper diet and exercise is the most effective way out of obesity without any unhealthy side effects.