While there is no scientific research yet specifically looking at the Ozempic babies phenomenon, experts say the increasing anecdotal evidence is not surprising. In the past year, Darine El-Chaar, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at the Ottawa Hospital, said shes come across at least five such cases either in her own clinical practice or through other colleagues
Importantly, reduced blood flow can diminish the effectiveness of medications for patients with heart disease, and CKD can hinder drug elimination, leading to increased drug levels and a higher risk of adverse effects
These range from FDA-approved medications, such as GLP-1 receptor agonists (Wegovy, Zepbound) for weight loss, to unregulated compounds with minimal or no human safety data
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