If youve spent any time in online forums like Reddits r/Ozempic, you may have come across an eyebrow-raising phenomenon dubbed Ozempic penis. Some males taking semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and other GLP-1 medications such as tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), and liraglutide (Saxenda, Victoza) are reporting a surprising side effect: their penis appears larger
No, they help manage blood sugar effectively but are not a cure
Also identified was increased risk of abdominal pain, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastritis, non-infectious gastroenteritis, gastroparesis, diverticulosis, diverticulitis, low blood pressure, fainting, sleep disturbances, headaches, arthritis and joint pain, tendinitis, and kidney problems (interstitial nephritis and nephrolithiasis), gallstone formation and gallbladder inflammation
"Based on our study, we recommend that guidelines be updated with the following precautions for GLP-1 RA users undergoing endoscopic procedures: continue therapy, follow a liquid-only diet the day prior, and adhere to standard pre-anaesthesia fasting," said lead author, Dr Brent Hiramoto, senior gastroenterology Fellow at Brigham and Women's Hospital
