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3 Apr 23 Interview

So, is Wegovy the same as Ozempic? Your need-to-knows about the controversial over-the-counter weight loss drugs

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Dr Louisa Beckford

BSc (Hons) MBBS MRCPsych

""Ozempic works for weight loss by reducing appetite, slowing down digestion and contributing to a feeling of fullness.

Ozempic targets a hormone called GLP-1 (glucagon-like petitde-1), and as a result increases insulin secretion, suppresses glucagon secretion and slows gastric emptying," explains Dr Louisa Beckford, Consultant Psychiatrist.

So, are there risks associated with taking the drugs? Both experts we spoke to stressed that yes, there - both physically and societally."

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