While gastrointestinal side effects like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are relatively common with Ozempic, the presence of blood in the stool is not a typical side effect and could suggest a more serious condition
The clinical program then tested it for postoperative ileus a digestive condition where the gut is slow to restart after surgery
Wegovy, which was approved by the FDA in 2021, is designed for weight loss, whereas Ozempic is designed for diabetes management
Previously, GLP-1 medications which mimic the naturally occurring hormone glucagon-like peptide-1, which regulates blood sugar, digestion, and hunger had been approved only to treat obesity in the form of weekly, home-administered injections
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