GLP-1 weight loss drugs could increase risk of osteoporosis and gout, new research finds Bookmark CommentsGo to comments Taking popular GLP-1 class weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could be linked to a higher risk of developing osteoporosis, gout and a condition that causes severe bone softening compared to people who dont use the medications, researchers said Monday
Early observational data support this possibility, with some patients reporting fewer nodules and less drainage over time
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approved Wegovy (semaglutide) by Novo Nordisk A/S, making it available to thousands of people with obesity in England
206,487 These changes lead to a reduction in the production of non-esterified fatty acids (LCFAs) and glucose, as well as a decrease in the synthesis of VLDL (Very Low-Density Lipoprotein)
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