For Canadians managing type 2 diabetes or obesity, this loss of exclusivity could dramatically improve medication affordability
If your gallbladder was removed while taking Ozempic either for type 2 diabetes or for weight loss (off-label), the medication might have contributed to gallbladder problems, as GLP-1-based medications can increase the risk of gallstones and gallbladder inflammation
Tirzepatide versus semaglutide once weekly in adults with obesity without diabetes: The SURMOUNT-5 trial
I wanted real food, like meats, cheese and other rich protein, which was completely different from my first pregnancy
Our medical practice performs thyroid , parathyroid and adrenal surgery more than anybody else in the world
A 2025 review published in PMC ( Alopecia and Semaglutide: Connecting the Dots for Patient Safety , Branyiczky et al., International Journal of Dermatology ) specifically highlights micronutrient depletion particularly iron, zinc, vitamin D, and biotin as a primary pathway, noting these are well-recognised triggers for telogen effluvium. Hormonal disruption
