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By Ron Walker TLDR: GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic don't cause photosensitivity, but dehydration and heat intolerance make sun exposure riskier GI side effects (nausea in up to 44% of patients) plus suppressed thirst cues accelerate fluid loss outdoors Sunscreen reapplication every 2 hours is impractical when nauseous and dehydrated A UPF 50+ umbrella provides continuous physical UV protection without reapplication Patients on combo medications (metformin, HCTZ) face compounded photosensitivity risk One in eight American adults now takes a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound, according to the KFF Health Tracking Poll
The size of the GLP - 1 market could reach $150 billion by 2030, according to estimates
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