7News Just InExposing the secret side effects of a weight-loss wonder drug
Weight loss wonder drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have been linked to a rare but devastating eye condition that causes blindness. The popular medications have a string of health benefits, but medical experts warn patients need to know the risks.
Vincent Scale's eye health is being carefully monitored. The seventy two year old has diabetic eye disease and uses a zipic.
I feel better physically and also psychologically more. I'm happier.
The semaglutide medicine helped Vincent lose thirty six kilos and control his type two diabetes, but he's been told there.
Are risks to sites from taking semaglutides.
The rare but serious condition is called nion, and it causes sudden blindness in one eye. In type two diabetes patients using the drugs, eight point nine percent developed nion, compared to one point eight percent on other medications. In those taking semaglutides for weight loss, sudden blindness occurred in six point seven percent, compared to juster point eight percent in those using different diet drugs.
You only should take them if the risks of a complication are lower than the benefit.
Ironically, Vincent credits Ozmpic with saving his site.
Being very big, it's very daratous.
By controlling the diabetes, bringing the sugars under control, reducing weight, you can absolutely lower the risk.
Medications should be prescribed by registered medical professionals and at a face to face concept
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