Weight loss drug trend on TikTok worries doctors

By Agence France-Presse

Mar 01, 2023 12:55 am

THE diabetes drug ozempic has become a social media phenomenon for its weight loss properties, but its soaring popularity has led to global shortages, and doctors warn about the potential side effects.

Videos under the hashtag #Ozempic have nearly 600 million views on TikTok, where many users regularly update followers about their weight loss.

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