Weight loss drugs have become an increasingly popular, but controversial, way of quickly shedding extra pounds over the past few years.

Part of that controversy deals with the side effects caused by some of the more well-known medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro. According to the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA), researchers are continually analyzing the pros and cons of these drugs.

Here are some side effects of the eight FDA-approved weight loss drugs:

Ozempic and Wegovy

Ozempic and Wegovy are the brand names of a drug known as semaglutide, a medication that, according to Harvard Health, has been prescribed for about two decades to treat Type 2 diabetes. Ozempic has become controversial over the past few years........

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