Amy said that she was “shriveling away” in bed due to the extreme nausea when she took the medication. “I lost 30 pounds so quick,” she said. “I looked great, but I couldn’t lift my head off the pillow. So, what’s the point?”

Wegovy is a GLP-1 agonist containing semaglutide, the same active ingredient as Ozempic. While both medications share this ingredient, they are approved for different purposes. Ozempic is primarily used for managing type 2 diabetes, whereas Wegovy is specifically approved for weight loss.

With weight loss drugs like metformin and Ozempic gaining popularity, it's essential to understand how they compare. So we had a doctor weigh in on their effectiveness, cost and side effects to help you choose the best option for your health goals.

Cyndi Lauper has a fairly strict pre-tour diet - but that doesn't mean the singer is willing to do (or take) anything to lose weight. "You see how thin everybody is now and the clothes aren't made for big girls,