Like all pharmaceuticals, there are side effects to weight loss drugs - and so-called "Ozempic face" is one of the latest to be added to the list. While it's not an official side effect listed by the manufacturer, Novo Nordisk, users have taken to social media platforms to share how they've seen the drug change their faces.
Ozempic is one of two brand names for semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist - or GLP-1 RA for short. This medication prompts the body to produce more insulin, which reduces blood sugar levels. Approved by the FDA for those with type 2 diabetes, some doctors started prescribing Ozempic off-label for weight loss following a shortage of Wegovy, a fellow medication containing semaglutide at a higher dose, which was specifically approved by the FDA for weight loss.
