Commercial GLP-1s (brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound) are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for safety, quality and effectiveness
Hair loss: This side effect is usually tied to rapid weight loss itself, not the medication directly
OH NO OZEMPIC: How GLP-1 RAs May Be Slimming Down Your Oral Health Aug 3, 2025 8 min read Updated: Sep 10, 2025 Sooyun Christina Kim, Amreet Minhas, Beatrice Sixt Project Smile Global August 3, 2025 In recent years, Ozempic, a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), has increased in popularity (Callaghan et al
For example, you can walk for 30 minutes, five times per week
Those effects are central to supporting weight loss, but it also changes the amount of nutrients you consume
That said, many patients, especially those with a BMI over 40, will require more help and should speak to a qualified practice like Higa Bariatrics to understand their options