The expert explains that when Ozempic slows down the digestive process, the consequence is a build-up of hydrogen sulfide gas in the stomach, which results in more burps and smellier (i.e., more sulfuric) ones
Talking with your healthcare provider about tapering, timing, and realistic expectations can make the transition smoother
Reviewers highlight that users don't need to overhaul their life to participate
NICE first recommended the drug in draft guidance 2022, after a clinical trial of just under 2000 volunteers found that people lost on average 12% more weight with semaglutide alongside supervised weight loss coaching (BMJ 2023;380:556)
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GLP-1 drugs were approved under the premise that patients will stay on them for life, but so far, most people take them for less than a year, in large part because of their side effects, typically high cost, and lack of insurance coverage