Growing , Number of Americans Are Trying , Weight-Loss Drugs.<br />According to a recent poll, six percent of adults <br />in the United States have already tried Ozempic <br />or other brand name weight loss medications.<br />According to a recent poll, six percent of adults <br />in the United States have already tried Ozempic <br />or other brand name weight loss medications.<br />'Newsweek' reports that the Gallup poll numbers<br />suggest that approximately 15.5 million Americans have <br />used or are using an injectable diabetes medication. .<br />'Newsweek' reports that the Gallup poll numbers<br />suggest that approximately 15.5 million Americans have <br />used or are using an injectable diabetes medication. .<br />According to the poll, three percent <br />of those users are specifically <br />using the drug for weight loss.<br />The poll found that people between the ages <br />of 40 and 64 are the most likely to try Ozempic <br />or competitors, like Wegovy or Saxenda. .<br />In 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug <br />Administration (FDA) approved Ozempic <br />to treat cardiovascular disease and diabetes. .<br />'Newsweek' reports that while Ozempic has <br />not been approved for weight-loss purposes, <br />its competitor Wegovy was approved in 2021. .<br />'Newsweek' reports that while Ozempic has <br />not been approved for weight-loss purposes, <br />its competitor Wegovy was approved in 2021. .<br />Both drugs rely upon the active ingredient <br />semaglutide, however, Wegovy contains <br />a higher amount than Ozempic.<br />Both drugs rely upon the active ingredient <br />semaglutide, however, Wegovy contains <br />a higher amount than Ozempic.<br />The popularity of the drug has resulted <br />in various makers reporting shortages. .<br />The drug companies didn't <br />anticipate how popular <br />these drugs would become, Sue Decotiis, Triple-board-certified medical <br />weight-loss doctor in New York City, via 'Newsweek'.<br />Since they are being used <br />for many issues, like diabetes, <br />heart failure, obesity, <br />this exacerbates the <br />shortages significantly, Sue Decotiis, Triple-board-certified medical <br />weight-loss doctor in New York City, via 'Newsweek'
