Thats because semaglutide, the generic name for Ozempic and Wegovy, is highly effective in treating several chronic diseases, including having obesity
While minor effects like temporary bruising, swelling, and numbness are common, they typically resolve quickly without intervention
[10] [11] Phase 2 trial data published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2023 (Jastreboff et al.) demonstrated substantial effects on body weight and metabolic parameters, though the full benefitrisk profile is still being established in ongoing Phase 3 trials
Ozempic and Mounjaro, however, are FDA-approved to manage diabetes, but due to their significant effectiveness in weight loss, they are commonly prescribed off-label to manage obesity