Saxenda vs Ozempic: Side effects As with any medication, GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Saxenda can cause side effects
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Read Blog Why Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Drugs Could Affect Mens Libido GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may lower mens libido and affect erections due to brain, hormone, and vascular changes, though effects vary by individual
These medications target receptors in the brain specifically in the hypothalamus and hindbrain to curb appetite and reduce constant thoughts about food, often referred to as "food noise." "Lots of people describe it as decreasing food noise, which means how much you think about food and how much you crave different foods." Evan Nadler, MD, MBA, Adjunct Associate Professor, George Washington University Myth 5: GLP-1 Medications Are Only for Type 2 Diabetes Although GLP-1 medications were initially created to manage diabetes, they now have FDA approval for chronic weight management in people without diabetes
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