Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Doctors and Experts Warn Against Ozempic Misuse
Ozempic is a medicine that helps people with diabetes and obesity.
It can help them lose weight and control their blood sugar.
But doctors and experts say it's not a quick way to lose weight.
If people take it without a doctor's help, they might get sick.
They could have problems like feeling very tired, not getting enough nutrients, or losing muscle.
Doctors say it's important to eat healthy food, exercise, and see a doctor regularly when taking Ozempic.
They also say it's dangerous to buy Ozempic without a prescription because it might not be safe.
Some people think Ozempic is an easy solution for weight loss, but experts warn that it should not be used as a shortcut.
Instead, they advise making lifestyle changes for long-term health benefits.
Ozempic is a weekly injection for managing blood sugar levels and obesity, launched in India by Novo Nordisk.
Doctors warn against its misuse, as taking it without medical supervision can lead to nutritional deficiencies and muscle loss.
Ozempic can help lower blood sugar, reduce weight, and improve heart and kidney risk factors when used under a doctor's guidance.
Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation, while serious side effects may include pancreatitis and gallstone attacks.
Doctors advise that Ozempic should not be used as a quick weight-loss shortcut and should be combined with a healthy lifestyle.
- Who
- Doctors from CK Birla Hospital, Gurgaon and Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru, and Anupam Mittal, Shark Tank India judge and angel investor
- What
- Warning against the misuse of Ozempic for weight loss and emphasizing the importance of lifestyle changes
- When
- Upon the Indian launch of Ozempic and discussions about its potential market impact
- Where
- India
- Why
- To prevent nutritional deficiencies, muscle loss, and other serious health issues, and to promote responsible use of the drug
Medical Professionals and Health Advocates
General Public and Social Media Users
Use of Ozempic for Weight Loss
Medical Professionals and Health Advocates
Ozempic should be used under medical supervision for managing diabetes and obesity, not as a quick weight-loss solution.
General Public and Social Media Users
Some individuals view Ozempic as an easy solution for weight loss and aesthetic purposes.
Lifestyle Changes vs. Medication
Medical Professionals and Health Advocates
Emphasize the importance of sustained lifestyle changes, healthy eating, and regular exercise for long-term health benefits.
General Public and Social Media Users
Some people prefer the convenience of medication over making significant lifestyle changes.
- Drug Name
- Ozempic
- Manufacturer
- Novo Nordisk
- Purpose
- Manage blood sugar levels and obesity
- Common Side Effects
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation
- Serious Side Effects
- Pancreatitis, gastroparesis, bowel obstruction, gallstone attacks, bile duct blockage
- Price in India (0.25 mg/week)
- Rs 2,200 per week (Rs 8,800 per month)
- Price in India (0.5 mg/month)
- Rs 10,170 per month
- Price in India (1 mg/month)
- Rs 11,175 per month
- Projected Market Value in India
- Nearly ₹1,000 crore annually
- Patent Expiry
- March 2026 for key GLP-1 drugs