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Ozempic getting popular?

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Onand · 04/06/2024 23:03

2 separate friends told me today they are on Ozempic. 1 I can understand why because she has struggled with weight for a few years now and dieting doesn’t work for her but the other has gone from a 10 😑 to a 6 😐.

I know of others on it too but they’re wealthy clients o it’s not as surprising they’re on it. Is it actually being used more than I naively thought and not just for Hollywood types? I didn’t realise it was so easy to get. Is it safe?

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tobee · 05/06/2024 03:55

I asked Mumsnet for a separate board on site stuff for injectables a while ago. But I don't think enough people asked for it.

I'm pretty much pro them but think the weight loss chat is being consumed by those threads. But maybe they should stay combined because they point people in rge direction? Idk

LaWench · 05/06/2024 03:45

I didn't think any of the injections are NHS funded for weight loss yet, only for diabetes. The majority of people are paying privately for it at around £300pm. I'm paying for weight loss drugs which are working but I'm on the cheaper tablets rather than injections. I've lost 2st in 4m.

I agree that the WL board should have separate section for medicated weight loss.

Davina1234 · 05/06/2024 03:36

What criteria do you need to be approved?

OldPodge · 05/06/2024 01:40

I meet all the criteria for Ozempic but according to my GP it isn’t being funded in my area of the country.

Danfromdownunder · 05/06/2024 01:27

Ozempic doesn’t have any side effects for me and has been very helpful in getting me to change my lifestyle and manage my weight. In Australia you can get it pretty easily.

Beanieton · 05/06/2024 01:21

Lentilweaver · 04/06/2024 23:35

I don't know anything about these drugs but when I popped into the Weight Loss Forum, I was a bit disconcerted to see the entire forum taken over by Ozempic or Wegovy discussions. I only want to lose half a stone via the "usual" methods.

This! It really irritates me, I think their should be separate forum for weight loss injections. I have no interest in taking them, and it seems like 90% of the posts are about Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro.

They have horrible side effects and you can't take them forever. They don't seem appropriate for people with smaller amounts of weight to lose.

tobee · 05/06/2024 01:19

montysma1 · 05/06/2024 00:32

@Onand Yes it's safe. GLP drugs have been about for years in various guises.

The 10 to a 6 friend has lied to get it, because you are required to have a BMI over 30.

I think you can get it if you're less than bmi 30 but have other health issues like high blood pressure etc?

Mouldyfoodhelp · 05/06/2024 01:04

Seems like it. My mum had to change diabetic medicines and was told she should start Mounjaro (?) Which is similar to Wegovy/ Ozempic but the rich people haven't got round to buying like the others so there's not a shortage like there is of Wegovy/ Ozempic

montysma1 · 05/06/2024 00:32

@Onand Yes it's safe. GLP drugs have been about for years in various guises.

The 10 to a 6 friend has lied to get it, because you are required to have a BMI over 30.

Sockmate123 · 04/06/2024 23:41

Yes, it's like botox, so many people on it but don't always admit. It is a wonder drug for obesity tbh and the results are amazing. Not everyone has awful side effects although of course some do.

Lentilweaver · 04/06/2024 23:35

I don't know anything about these drugs but when I popped into the Weight Loss Forum, I was a bit disconcerted to see the entire forum taken over by Ozempic or Wegovy discussions. I only want to lose half a stone via the "usual" methods.

RandomButtons · 04/06/2024 23:04

Already slim people are daft to take it. It has side effects.

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