Celebrities have been urged to think again if they want to use Ozempic for weight loss. The drug has seen a rapid rise in usage for people looking to shed the pounds with the active ingredient in Ozempic, semaglutide, used to fight against obesity.’ Among those admitting to have used the drug are Amy Schumer , Sharon Osbourne and Heather Gay.
Despite this being the case, Ozempic is only indicated for diabetes and it is only indicated for the treatment of adults with insufficiently controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to diet and exercise. Experts insist the use of Ozempic as a weight-management medication would be considered ‘off-label’. For all the latest on news, politics, sports, and showbiz from the USA, go to The Mirror US .
READ MORE: Christina Aguilera accused of using Ozempic after showing off incredible weight loss Amy Schumer opened up on her Ozempic use ( Image: Variety via Getty Images) As did Sharon Osbourne ( Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images) Speaking exclusively to the Mirror , Dr Heather Hinshelwood, owner and chief medical officer for the Fraum Center, labelled Ozempic a "lifesaver" when used for the correct reasons. "For my patients with complicated medical issues such as cardiovascular disease, perimenopause, diabetes with chronic kidney disease, and even patients showing signs of early dementia, Ozempic, and the generic form of it, semaglutide, is literally a lifesaver," she said. "That being said, while I am not in the entertainment indu.
