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Adam Taylor, Professor of Anatomy, Lancaster University

Dry mouth, bad breath and tooth damage: the effects Ozempic and Wegovy can have on your mouth

Bad breath is a commonly reported side-effect of weight loss drugs. antoniodiaz/ Shutterstock

Ozempic and Wegovy have been hailed as wonder drugs when it comes to weight loss. But as the drug has become more widely used, a number of unintended side-effects have become apparent – with the weight loss drug affecting the appearance of everything from your butt to your feet.

“Ozempic face” is another commonly reported consequences of using these popular weight loss drugs. This is a sunken or hollowed out appearance the face can take on in people taking weight loss drugs. It can also increase signs of ageing – including lines, wrinkles and sagging skin.

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