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Weight loss drugs bring potential risk of serious side effects

A recent poll found that about 15.5 million Americans have used injectable diabetes medicines like Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight.

November 10, 2024
Ozempic pills next to a pill bottle

"I am a huge fan of the appropriate use of them," said Dr. Michael Snyder, a bariatric surgeon at Denver Center for Bariatric Surgery.

Snyder said an ideal candidate is someone who also makes lifestyle changes. And while these medicines can be effective, they can also cause unwanted side effects.

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Learn more about Dr. Snyder and the team at Denver Center for Bariatric Surgery

Published:
November 10, 2024