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Doctors weigh in on microdosing Ozempic trend

Original: Is microdosing Ozempic safe? An obesity medicine doctor on the trend, the risks, and when a low dose makes sense

An obesity medicine doctor is addressing the growing trend of taking small, lower-than-prescribed doses of Ozempic, the weight-loss and diabetes drug semaglutide. The expert explains the potential risks of adjusting doses without medical guidance, including reduced effectiveness and side effects, while noting the limited circumstances where a low dose may genuinely make sense for some patients.

Why now: Off-label microdosing of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs is spreading online, prompting medical experts to warn about safety.

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