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23 million Americans take levothyroxine daily, making it one of the nation’s most prescribed medications, with new evidence suggesting potential risks to bone health even at standard therapeutic levels.

Ozempic (semaglutide) offers effective glycemic control and weight loss benefits for type 2 diabetes patients, but comes with a range of potential side effects. Physicians should be prepared to discuss common gastrointestinal issues, rare but serious complications, and special considerations for pregnant or postmenopausal patients.

Semaglutide may alter taste perception gene expression in the tongue and modify brain reactions to sweet tastes, potentially enhancing weight loss effects beyond appetite suppression.