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International Business Times
International Business Times
Business
Daniel STUBLEN

Chasing Weight Loss Dream, Many In US Seek Ozempic Alternatives

In addition to the millions of diabetic and obese patients seeking out drugs like Ozempic, countless others without severe health issues are asking doctors for 'off-label' prescriptions, leading to a major supply crunch (Credit: AFP)

Like many Americans struggling to lose weight, Marissa Montanino felt compelled to try Ozempic or one of the other new so-called "wonder drugs" described as revolutionary in the fight against obesity.

"I would work out sometimes three times a day, I was doing hours worth of classes. I was eating really, really clean... and nothing was changing" the 36-year-old esthetician told AFP in a recent interview.

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