Understanding weight loss medications, myths, and trends in the age of Ozempic

By Evan Dawson,

Published June 3, 2024 at 3:08 PM EDT

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The drug Ozempic has dominated headlines in recent months as a rapid solution for people seeking to lose weight.

The medication – which was originally prescribed for people with type 2 diabetes – has raised questions about the efficacy of a quick fix for weight loss.

Anupcoming event at the Rochester Academy of Medicine will address drugs used for losing weight, along with myths and trends when it comes to weight and wellness. Our guests this hour preview that event and answer your questions.

In studio:

Sanin Syed, M.D., physician and founder of Vital Health Medical Care, and assistant professor of clinical medicine at UR Medicine
Maureen Geiser, RPh, MPH, pharmacist at Highland Pharmacy at the Anthony L. Jordan Health Center