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Many of the 'horror stories' you might read about onlinesevere allergic reactions, catastrophic systemic inflammation, painful welts, persistent flu-like symptomsare often not side effects of the peptides themselves
It may reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives, so it is important to use an alternative form of contraception (like condoms) for the first 4 weeks after starting Mounjaro, or discuss options with your healthcare provider to ensure continuous protection
Summary: Ozempic is not licensed or indicated for arthritis treatment, but weight loss achieved with semaglutide may indirectly improve osteoarthritis symptoms by reducing joint stress and inflammation
Back in 2014, Saxenda became the first GLP-1 drug to be approved by the FDA for chronic weight management