SaveQ&A: Gastroparesis from Ozempic, Wegovy 'uncommon'Key takeaways:Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are effective in reducing weight among patients with overweight or obesity. An expert said the risk for adverse events like severe gastroparesis are rare. Healio: How effective are ‘blockbuster drugs’ like Ozempic and Wegovy? Healio: There have been some reports in mainstream media about a potential risk for severe gastroparesis. Healio: What are the underlying mechanisms at play that could be causing or exacerbating severe gastroparesis in patients taking these medications?

Source: CNN August 28, 2023 17:10 UTC