What to know about semaglutide for weight loss

The diabetes drug Ozempic has been trending online as people are using it for weight loss. The team from Renew Body Contouring explains what semaglutide is, in what cases it is FDA approved, and introduce us to a woman who has had weight loss success.

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[kb]

Besides the DRUGS” sounds like SHADE to me

[jerryvaughan]

Been getting it monthly for $207 from my compounding clinic

[kb]

Why would she say any changes besides the “DRUGS”

[mattynatty]

This looks so shady. Those women look so very uncomfortable 😳

[christinamartinez]

I heard if you get the prescription from your doctor, you can order it from Canada for less than $400.

[TheSpaOnWheels]

Here in Salt Lake City is $50 per week in a spa (Royal Beauty Aesthetics)

[kenzi]

I pay $350.00 a month through a pharmacist. I can't imagine where they purchase theirs for $1, 700 monthly unless their hospital or doctor is getting rich on the side which is likely the case.

[ericdavis]

Just got an 8 month supply for $400 from a compounding pharmacy.

[googleuser]

I get a 6week supply for $200 from my doctor in Texas, no prescription, just straight from his office.

[havindy]

Once you stop taking semiglutide the weight comes back. I don’t think most people can afford $1700 a month for the rest of their lives.

[jamweb]

Kim Kardashian is the reason there's scarcity of the medication. 😂

[tiffaniegraham]

I just started taking it. Mine is $150 a week

[gorgeous.akosua]

2:23 I can't believe she did that. "she also started hormone replacement therapy" That made the lady feel so uncomfortable.

[Thedrysurrealbloke]

Anyone else here because of south park? Lol

[kb]

She asked, “have you done any lifestyle changes or just the drug”

[TheEasyDoc]

TLDR: Semaglutide is an FDA-approved weight loss drug that helps suppress appetite, eat smaller portions, and feel full for longer, but it is expensive and difficult to get refills.

00:00 💊 Semaglutide is trending for weight loss, FDA approved for appetite suppression and helps you eat smaller portions and feel full for longer.
01:03 💉 Semaglutide is a weekly injection for weight loss.
01:35 😊 Semaglutide for weight loss involves using a small needle, may cause initial side effects like tiredness and nausea, but these eventually subside, allowing for increased exercise and a leveled off dosage.
01:58 💡 Started taking semaglutide in November, lost over 90 pounds, feeling great.
02:28 💡 Starting a new exercise routine and hormone replacement therapy can help with energy levels and overall well-being.
02:50 💡 Semaglutide is an FDA-approved weight loss drug for those with a BMI of 27 or higher, but it is not covered by insurance and costs $1700 a month.
03:20 📌 Patients have trouble getting refills for semaglutide, which is originally made for diabetics, but now also used for weight loss.

[kaylenebourne]

Wegovy is not the on injection for weight loss. Saxenda, which is also made by Novo Nordisk is for weight loss in adult and children.

[johnlucas]

I am a type 2 diabetic and I am having such a hard time getting my medicine

[oliviahamphrey]

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[latinaprincess]

Seriously 😒 this will mess up your system want to lose weight Eat for your blood type and exercise