Ozempic reduces knee osteoarthritis pain by almost half

Can Ozempic and Wegovy help reduce knee osteoarthritis-related pain?
Westend61/Getty Images The use of GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide — more widely known under the brand names of Ozempic and Wegovy — have greatly increased over the last few years. There has also been an increase in research examining other ...
Ozempic, Wegovy might help ease knee arthritis pain
People who received weekly injections of semaglutide -- the active agent in the diabetes drug Ozempic and the weight-loss medication Wegovy -- had a nearly 14% decrease in their body weight after 68 weeks, compared with 3% of people given a placebo, results showed. The trial was funded by Novo Nordisk, the drug company that makes semaglutide.
Can Ozempic Treat Arthritis Related Knee-Pain ? New Study Say Yes
Recent research has found that semaglutide injections, which also include controversial weight loss drug Ozempic, can reduce knee pain caused by obesity-related arthritis.
Ozempic reduces knee osteoarthritis pain by almost half: Study
The results of a clinical trial published this week found that the active ingredient in the diabetes and weight loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy was linked with a near halving of reported pain
Ozempic, Wegovy may help ease knee pain
A new study has found that weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have another proven benefit. Emory University's Dr. Neil Winawer sits down with Alyse Eady to examine the study's findings.
Scientist behind Novo Nordisk's Ozempic, Wegovy started her career developing laundry detergent
Novo Nordisk scientist Lotte Knudsen, whose research led to Ozempic and Wegovy, started her career developing laundry ...
Ozempic, Wegovy move closer to no longer being in shortage, FDA says
Both Ozempic and Mounjaro are approved by the FDA to treat Type 2 diabetes, but some doctors prescribe the medication ...
Ozempic and Wegovy considered ‘available’ after more than 2 years in shortage
The diabetes and weight loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy are now considered to be available after more than two years ...
Ozempic, Wegovy sales inject wealth into Novo Nordisk home country of Denmark
Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have slimmed down Hollywood stars — and millions of non-celebrities worldwide— while adding great ...
Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Wegovy now available in the U.S. after shortages, FDA says
It is a sign that Novo Nordisk's efforts to ramp up the supply of those drugs are starting to pay off, as demand continues to ...
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Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Wegovy, long in shortage, are now listed as available by FDA
Semaglutide, the scientific name for Novo’s GLP-1 diabetes drug Ozempic and obesity drug Wegovy, has been on the shortage ...
How a love story launched the company behind Ozempic, Wegovy
Novo Nordisk, the pharma giant behind Ozempic and Wegovy, has surprising love story origins. The founders, a married couple, ...
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Novo takes big step toward ending Ozempic, Wegovy shortages
All doses of the two drugs are now listed as available in the U.S., per an FDA database, although the company cautioned ...
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Ozempic, Wegovy Tied to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk With Type 2 Diabetes
Semaglutide, the main ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, improves type 2 diabetes, heart disease, smoking, and alcohol ...
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Active ingredient in Ozempic, Wegovy may reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease: Study
The active ingredient found in popular medications for Type 2 diabetes and weight loss, including Ozempic and Wegovy, may ...