Tanya Sweeney: Ozempic face and other nasty side effects – why I won’t be taking any ‘miracle’ weight loss drug
Sharon Osbourne said she lost three stone in four months with Ozempic. Photo: Getty
It seems almost too good to be true: a drug that purports to have benefits including improved blood sugar, lower blood pressure, weight loss and cardiovascular benefits.
Semaglutide, often sold under trade names like Ozempic or Wegovy, is thought to affect the reward centres in the brain and impact satiety, which medical professionals believe may make people less prone to addiction.
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