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The Times of India
The Times of India
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TOI Lifestyle Desk | etimes.in

What is Ozempic personality? How the weight loss drug affects moods and mental health

Ozempic personality, a side effect associated with the diabetes medication that also helps with weight loss, has become popular in the social media parlance. It is coined in a similar way as Ozempic butt and Ozempic face, except it's not related to the changes in physical appearance but in mental health. There is not enough evidence to prove that Ozempic can lead to anxiety, depression, or suicidal ideation, but many on social media claim that the drug has worsened their mental health.

Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy that have semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist aids in managing blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It also delays gastric emptying which could lead to food staying in the body for a longer time, thus helping curb the appetite. This can lead to weight loss of 15 to 20 percent, which could change your appearance. But how does it change your personality as indicated by the term 'Ozempic personality'?

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