Thanksgiving foods to skip while taking ozempic or other weight-loss drugs, says dietitian
For individuals taking GLP‑1 medications such as Ozempic, Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be restrictive, but specific foods and beverages need caution. Dietitian Kylie Bensley recommends avoiding mac and cheese, candied yams, and heavy or cream-based alcoholic drinks because of their impact on blood sugar and digestion. Safer choices are protein packed foods, vegetables, light desserts […]
GLP-1 drugs may be associated with an increased risk of chronic cough, raising the need to study this mechanism and longitudinal cough dynamics objectively
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Are Sexual Side Effects Emerging With GLP-1 Agonists?
GLP-1 receptor agonists affect sexual function differently across individuals and influencing libido and hormone levels in men and women during treatment. Medscape News Europe
Is Chronic Cough Another Side Effect of GLP-1 Drugs?
(MedPage Today) — GLP-1 receptor agonist use was associated with chronic cough regardless of a previous gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) diagnosis, a study of over 2 million people with type 2 diabetes suggested. Adults prescribed a GLP…
15 high-cost drugs, including Ozempic, get major Medicare price reductions in latest negotiation round
A wave of vital prescription drugs is about to get a lot cheaper for people on Medicare. The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it has successfully negotiated lower prices for 15 drugs, including medications used for asthma, diabetes, arthritis and multiple forms of cancer. The list includes Ozempic and Wegovy, Novo Nordisk’s drugs for Type […]
From blood sugar to brain relief: GLP-1 therapy slashes migraine frequency
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Novo submits high-dose Wegovy for FDA approval using voucher
Novo Nordisk submitted a higher dose of its obesity drug Wegovy for FDA approval and is using a recently-won voucher to expedite the review. The company said Wednesday that it submitted …
Trump administration says lower prices for 15 Medicare drugs will save taxpayers billions
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during the Western Governors’ Association meeting Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rebecca Noble) 2025-11-26T17:21:00Z NEW YORK (AP) — Pharmaceutical companies have agreed to slash the Medicare prices for 15 prescription drugs after months of negotiations, reductions that are expected to […]
HMM: Stopping GLP-1 drugs before pregnancy linked to complications. “Women who stop taking a GLP-1
HMM: Stopping GLP-1 drugs before pregnancy linked to complications. “Women who stop taking a GLP-1 weight loss/diabetes medication just prior to a pregnancy appear to be at higher odds for excess weight gain and complications while pregnant, new research shows. As the study authors pointed out, potential risks to the fetus of using a GLP-1 […]
Generic drug companies rework pricing to gain weight in India’s GLP-1 market as Novo Nordisk slashes Wegovy prices
Indian drugmakers are adjusting prices for weight-loss injections. Novo Nordisk has cut prices for its drug Wegovy. This move is prompting generic companies to lower their expected launch prices. Novo Nordisk is also preparing to launch Ozempic in India soon. This competition is expected to drive down prices in the GLP-1 segment.