What effect does Ozempic have on muscles?

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University of Utah researchers studied Ozempic's effects on muscle strength using mice.

The study found potential muscle weakness, raising concerns for those on semaglutide.

Further research is needed to determine effects on humans and identify vulnerable populations.

SALT LAKE CITY — Mice aren't people, but they have a lot in common with humans genetically. And the furry rodents are often used in preliminary studies to help answer questions about where human research should go.

For University of Utah researchers, a recently completed mouse study published in the journal Cell Metabolism suggests the need to look more closely at whether the popular drug Ozempic and other semaglutide drugs could cause muscle weakness that needs to be add