'Are people going to think I'm crazy for doing this?'
a few years ago, whereas Ozempic is currently only approved for diabetes treatment. Curious patients who don't fit the criteria can – and do – get off-label prescriptions if they can afford to pay out of pocket, often to the tune of more than $1,400 a month. But is Ozempic worth it, especially if you only have a relatively minor amount of weight to lose?
Another reason for the secrecy is the guilt some who take Ozempic feel about using their financial privilege to get a drug that had serious shortages, which made it harder for some patients who need the drug for diabetes or obesity treatment to get their doses. "It's just horrible, there are patients spending all day calling dozens of pharmacies. I've never had a situation like this in my career," said Thiara.
Ann also started to get hot flashes and missed periods. The doctor who prescribed her Ozempic confirmed that she was perimenopausal and that, for women in this stage of life, losing weight can be harder than ever.
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