Doctors reveal hidden danger for some Ozempic, Wegovy users with brain disorders

Neurologists are warning that popular weight-loss medications could have severe negative effects on neurodegenerative conditions like ALS . Jinsy Andrews, MD, a neurologist and director of NYU Langone’s ALS Center, says the very mechanism that makes these drugs popular — rapid weight loss — can go against the biological needs of patients with neuromuscular disorders. GLP-1 agonists have shown to be highly effective at managing diabetes and obesity, which are major health concerns across the popu