IThis is a “miracle” drug aimed at diabetics, but it's also been talked about as being effective for weight loss.
Creator and discoverer of Ozempic, Daniel J. Drucker, Jeffrey M. Friedman, Joel F. Habener, Jens Juhl Holst and Svetlana Moysov She is the recipient of the 2024 Princess of Asturias Award for Technological and Scientific Research.
Sold under the trade name Ozempic, Wegovi or RubelsusThe drug is said to help improve blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, according to the FDA, but it has become Hollywood's drug of choice after its link to weight loss was discovered.
Although the FDA has not approved the drug for weight loss, many celebrities have admitted to using it.
Celebrities who have used Ozempic and Wegoby
Kelly OsbourneDaughter of Ozzy and Sharon OsbourneIn an interview with E! News, she endorsed the drug's cosmetic uses: “There are a ton of ways to lose weight, so why not do it in a way that's not as boring as exercise,” she said.
Her mother, Sharon Osbourneand she Ozempic However, it was discontinued due to possible side effects.
“I Ozempic “I started the diet in December but stopped a long time ago…. It's very dangerous because it makes you lose a lot of weight and it's very addictive. I couldn't stop losing weight… I can't afford to lose any more,” she revealed.
User X asked in early October 2022. Elon Musk The entrepreneur and social media platform owner responded by claiming that he practiced intermittent fasting and took Wegovy.
On the other hand, actress Amy Schumer Admitted to taking the drug Ozempic However, he also revealed that he stopped taking the drug due to side effects. Tracy Morgan In August 2023, he Ozempic“When I went to get my prescription Ozempic“