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Wegovy linked to higher eye stroke risk than Ozempic


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Weight loss drug Wegovy carries a significantly higher risk of sudden sight loss and eye strokes compared to other weight loss medications. International research reveals the risk is five times higher with Wegovy than Ozempic, and three times higher in men than in women. Eye strokes occur when blood flow to the optic nerve is interrupted, causing sudden vision loss in one or both eyes.

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