Semaglutide associated with blindness risk, study suggests
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Semaglutide associated with blindness risk, study suggests
Description
July 4, 2024
A new study suggests there is an association between taking the active drug in Ozempic and Wegovy, and the development of condition that causes blindness. Health reporter Katherine Ward has more from doctors about the rare condition, and what people taking the drug should know.
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Semaglutide associated with blindness risk, study suggests01:52 | July 4, 2024
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Semaglutide associated with blindness risk, study suggests
Description
July 4, 2024
A new study suggests there is an association between taking the active drug in Ozempic and Wegovy, and the development of condition that causes blindness. Health reporter Katherine Ward has more from doctors about the rare condition, and what people taking the drug should know.
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