Two versions circulate, one developed primarily for pigmentation and a broader-acting analog that also affects sexual arousal pathways
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Injection site reactions are the most commonly reported dermatological adverse effects, occurring in approximately 1.2-1.4% of patients according to the Ozempic SmPC
Drugs like this are designed to mimic a hormone that our bodies naturally produce after weve eaten
Potential treatments for mental health conditions and neurological disorders Robert Kneschke/Shutterstock In terms of mental health, GLP-1 agonists may exacerbate depression in some people, though they appear to ease the condition in others, opening up the possibility of these drugs being repurposed as antidepressants