The popularity of Ozempic continues to raise concerns, with one doctor explaining what really happens when you stop injecting semaglutide. Although Ozempic is supposed to be used as an anti-diabetes medicine, it's taken off as a controversial way to lose weight easily by suppressing your appetite.
It's become increasingly popular in the celebrity scene, with the likes of Amy Schumer and Rebel Wilson openly admitting to using the so-called 'skinny jab'. While there's no escaping the fact that Ozempic appears to work, there are concerns about the side effects both during and after.
With continued warnings about what Ozempic does to your body, some have even taken to microdosing in an attempt to reap the benefits. But just what does Ozempic do to your body when you stop taking it?
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Over on YouTube, Dr. Jen Caudle has explained the aftereffects of Ozempic and delivers a stark warning to those who might be tempted to take up the jabs.
Breaking down what happens when you stop taking Ozempic or Wegovy, Caudle lists five things that happen in an attempt to put you off injecting while also explaining some of the benefits.
With Ozempic being an anti-diabetes medicine, Dr. Jen says the first thing that will likely happen when you stop is that your blood sugar will go up. She notes that if you're diabetic, it could significantly impact your life.
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Secondly, your appetite will likely increase. As Ozempic is a known appetite suppressant, it makes sense that you'll likely be eating more in the aftermath of stopping your injections. Dr. Jen warns that you'll have to prepare for that.
The third and fourth issues are actually positive, as you'll no longer be experiencing the side effects associated with Ozempic. Side effects during treatment include nausea, constipation, headaches, and abdominal cramping, but if you stop taking Ozempic, you won't be afflicted by these anymore.
She admits that the concept of simply gaining all that weight back is a complicated one. It depends on you and your body, how you manage your body, and whether you exercise, etc. Genetics also come into play, meaning it's not as simple as just saying you'll pile back on what you lost.
Caudle says that it's true that some people have gained weight back after stopping Ozempic, so people should also prepare for this possibility.
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The last one is the cardiovascular benefits. Studies have shown that Ozempic and Wegovy have cardiovascular benefits, like reducing the risk of stroke or heart attack.
Caudle reminds us: "This video is not saying they should be stopped, they shouldn't be stopped. This is not a judgment about that, many people start and or stop these medications for different reasons, just like anything else.
"But keep in mind that if you stop these medications, those are some things you might experience."
In the comments, many people shared their own experiences and concerns regarding Ozempic and Wegovy. One said: "Thinness should be earned through sacrifice and lifestyle changes, not by purchasing a drug."
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Another added: "This medication has made me sick! Food tastes like trash! Can't go poop! Fatigue and more. Is it worth feeling awful and hating food. NO!"
Someone else concluded: "Yes, I've had All this since stopping Ozempic: gained 10+ lbs in 2-3 months😮 Blood sugar creeping up; appetite of a lumberjack 😂 I'm 72 - ol' lady yoga classes, etc. 😢."