Most SOC data were similar between the two datasets, except for respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders, which were reported more frequently in social media, and investigations, which were reported more frequently in the FAERS database
Even though Ozempic is the most common diabetes drug named in the MDL lawsuits, they also include the other GLP-1 RA products Wegovy, Rybelus, Trulicity, and Mounjaro
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"There's been this real misconception that people are just taking Ozempic because they want to be skinny, and of course there are some people on TikTok doing that, but there are people out there that have really serious health conditions linked to their weight like heart disease, arthritis, fatty liver disease, PCOS [polycystic ovary syndrome], and they've been trying to work with their doctors to manage that." But Ms Petre said there was hope the development of Ozempic would also raise awareness about biological drivers of obesity, and correct the misconception that losing weight to improve health was just about willpower
This medication works as a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, enhancing the bodys natural response to high blood sugar levels by stimulating insulin secretion