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Re:Novo Nordisk facing pressure as study finds $1k drug can ... by sandspar on Saturday March 30, 2024 @04:25PM (#39878274)
Ozempic's side effects range from frequent diarrhea to pancreatitis and vision loss. Individuals can consider whether the benefits outweigh the costs. But it isn't free. We might try a Fermi problem to estimate how many of those cheerful Ozempic influencers talk about pancreatitis.
Re:Novo Nordisk facing pressure as study finds $1k drug can ... by toomuchtodo on Saturday March 30, 2024 @04:26PM (#39878289)
Side effects are real but obesity kills too. Importantly, GLP-1 agonists can also inhibit addictive behaviors (alcohol and substance abuse, gambling) due to a brain chemistry mechanism. Additional harm reduction to consider.

https://ourworldindata.org/obesity

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/could-new-weight-...