Novo nordisk company has reduced the rates of its weight loss medicines Ozempic and Wegovy. This step has been taken after generic obesity reducing medicines came into the market in India and the patent expired. In such a situation, it is expected that
The demand for these medicines may increase rapidly in India. This is because many people have lost weight with these medicines. Due to lower rates, more people will buy and use them.
Ozempic It was originally created to treat type 2 diabetes, but is now being used extensively for weight loss as well. In such a situation, the question arises whether every obese person should use them after they become cheap. Why these medicines should not be taken without medical supervision.
How does Ozempic medicine work?
These medicines work like hormones (GLP-1) in the body. This is the same hormone that controls our appetite. One feels full after taking these medicines. If a person is not hungry then he does not eat anything. Calories are reduced in the body due to which the weight also starts decreasing gradually. However, experts say that this medicine is not for everyone. Using it without doctor’s advice can be risky. Many such researches have also come out in which many types of side effects of medicines have also been proved.
Why not take medicines like Ozempic without doctor’s advice?
Regarding this, Dr. Ajit Kumar in the Department of Medicine at GTB Hospital, Delhi. Let us tell you that these medicines are not for everyone. It has also been seen that they have some side effects and after quitting the medicines, the weight starts increasing again. In some cases, it can also cause serious problems, such as the risk of pancreatitis or gallbladder problems. In such a situation, these medicines should never be taken without consulting your doctor. It is better to take them under doctor’s supervision.
It is not right to rely only on medicine
Dr. Kumar says that it is not right to rely only on medicines for weight loss. Medicines do their job, but it is important for you to reduce weight by correcting your diet and lifestyle. There are neither any side effects from losing weight in this way nor is there a possibility of rapid weight gain again.