GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic Might Have a Side Effect Nobody Expected

Every drug has its risks, no matter how tremendous its benefits may be, and sometimes it can take a while to uncover less obvious side effects. New research suggests that GLP-1 medications like semaglutide—the active ingredient in popular drugs Ozempic and Wegovy—might leave some users feeling a little wheezy.

Researchers at the University of Southern California and others examined the medical records of people taking GLP-1s for their type 2 diabetes. Compared to people on other…