GLP-1 Patients Report New Side Effect—and It’s Worse Than ‘Ozempic Face’

A newly reported side effect of the popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs may be its most annoying yet.

From “Ozempic ears” and “Ozempic butt” to “Ozempic breasts” and “Ozempic face,” people have given many names to the side effects attached to the increasingly popular class of drugs known as GLP-1s. Gastrointestinal discomfort and nausea are the most common side effects, but those related to patients’ physical appearance often receive the most attention.

Now, Vogue reports that GLP-1 users are bringing up a new side effect that is invisible yet deeply distressing. It may not affect your appearance, but it can certainly keep you from getting a good night’s sleep: perpetual itching.

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