Ozempic ? (1 Viewer)

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Staring reading (listening to) Johann Hari’s new book Magic pill about Ozempic. What are your thoughts about the drug ?

 

[Pyrite]

Staring reading (listening to) Johann Hari’s new book Magic pill about Ozempic. What are your thoughts about the drug ?

Is this the one, if you're using it for weight loss, you have to stay on forever (lest you gain the weight back)?

 

[ttwtt78640]

It’s a ridiculously overpriced (weight loss/diet plan?) drug.

How Much Does Ozempic Cost? With & Without Insurance | Ro

The cost of Ozempic can vary. If you have insurance coverage, you could pay very little. Without insurance, Ozempic can be expensive. Learn more.

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[Pyrite]

It’s a ridiculously overpriced (weight loss/diet plan?) drug.

How Much Does Ozempic Cost? With & Without Insurance | Ro

The cost of Ozempic can vary. If you have insurance coverage, you could pay very little. Without insurance, Ozempic can be expensive. Learn more.

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That, too.

 

[Lord Tammerlain]

Is this the one, if you're using it for weight loss, you have to stay on forever (lest you gain the weight back)?

It generally suppress a person's appetite. Which causes the weight loss. When a body goes into starvation mode it lowers the metabolic rate.

So when a person stops taking it, and did not make lifestyle changes ( ie more physical exercise) they will regain weight. Just like all diets not supported by lifestyle changes

 

[Lord Tammerlain]

It’s a ridiculously overpriced (weight loss/diet plan?) drug.

How Much Does Ozempic Cost? With & Without Insurance | Ro

The cost of Ozempic can vary. If you have insurance coverage, you could pay very little. Without insurance, Ozempic can be expensive. Learn more.

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The worst part is, it costs $5 to manufacture a months supply. A really good profit margin on that drug

 

[Chock Full o Nuts]

Was going for diabetes, found a market in weight loss..
Run with it!
*may cause..

 

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Is this the one, if you're using it for weight loss, you have to stay on forever (lest you gain the weight back)?

Yea I gather so I’m only a little way through the book but it alters the chemistry in your gut

 

[noonereal]

Staring reading (listening to) Johann Hari’s new book Magic pill about Ozempic. What are your thoughts about the drug ?

Another dangerous drug that is being abused by people who should be in behavioral treatments.

 

[Chock Full o Nuts]

The worst part is, it costs $5 to manufacture a months supply. A really good profit margin on that drug

Just that one?

 

[ModernDiogenes]

Staring reading (listening to) Johann Hari’s new book Magic pill about Ozempic. What are your thoughts about the drug ?

I’m taking it for its original purpose, Diabetes management

 

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it convinced me to buy shares

 

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I think the worry is people will give it to kids

 

[Pyrite]

I’m taking it for its original purpose, Diabetes management

Same here.

So far, I've come across only one person who had a reaction/side effect severe enough to discontinue the drug.

 

[Allan]

Staring reading (listening to) Johann Hari’s new book Magic pill about Ozempic. What are your thoughts about the drug ?

It's certainly effective. In Canada it can only be prescribed for T2D. No other 'off label' use is authorized by Health Canada.

 

[Pyrite]

Just that one?

Good point.

 

[Pyrite]

Yea I gather so I’m only a little way through the book but it alters the chemistry in your gut

Didn't know this.

So far, do you recommend the book?

 

[Pyrite]

It generally suppress a person's appetite. Which causes the weight loss. When a body goes into starvation mode it lowers the metabolic rate.

So when a person stops taking it, and did not make lifestyle changes ( ie more physical exercise) they will regain weight. Just like all diets not supported by lifestyle changes

Thanks for this explanation.

 

[Pyrite]

Another dangerous drug that is being abused by people who should be in behavioral treatments.

Incredibly-easy to take a pill, instead of doing regular exercise, changing eating habits/styles etc.

 

[MamboDervish]

Staring reading (listening to) Johann Hari’s new book Magic pill about Ozempic. What are your thoughts about the drug ?

Pretty much the same as my thoughts on any pharmaceuticals that can be replaced by natural means and lifestyle changes, ... which Ozempic certainly can. The damaging side effects far outweigh any benefits for weight loss.

 

[Crakhobarbie]

Staring reading (listening to) Johann Hari’s new book Magic pill about Ozempic. What are your thoughts about the drug ?

I'm diabetic. It works beautifully as an extra aid in lowering blood sugar.
Also, it reduced my I.B.S. symptoms by about 90%.
Its been very beneficial for me.

 

[beefheart]

Staring reading (listening to) Johann Hari’s new book Magic pill about Ozempic. What are your thoughts about the drug ?

I'm on Mounjaro, it's amazing, it's lowered my blood sugar by nearly 100 points. I'm losing about 4 pounds a month, I will be upping.my dosage soon.

 

[Pyrite]

It's certainly effective. In Canada it can only be prescribed for T2D. No other 'off label' use is authorized by Health Canada.

Many - if not most - insurance plans here won't pay for off-label use.

At close to or over $1,000 per month, well, I wonder how strictly-for-weight-loss-users afford it.

 

[beefheart]

I'm diabetic. It works beautifully as an extra aid in lowering blood sugar.
Also, it reduced my I.B.S. symptoms by about 90%.
Its been very beneficial for me.

Those posters who don't take it sure do have igno. opinions.

 

[Pyrite]

Pretty much the same as my thoughts on any pharmaceuticals that can be replaced by natural means and lifestyle changes, ... which Ozempic certainly can. The damaging side effects far outweigh any benefits for weight loss.

A friend was on it for type 2 diabetes but had to discontinue it due to side effects.