Ozempic is a drug for diabetes, but it's also being used off-label for weight loss. Its active ingredient has inspired a new class of weight-loss drugs.

Unless the government intervenes to lower the price or forces insurers to cover the drugs, they will remain out of range for many people.

With so many weight loss medications on the market, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the options. From brand-name heavy hitters to compounded varieties, each promises to help shed pounds. But a recent head-to-head trial comparing Zepbound vs.

Weight loss with Ozempic or Wegovy can come with nausea, but avoiding certain foods and drinks can help patients manage the side effects, doctors say.