The weight-loss drug known as ‘Ozempic’ has brought about some unusual side effects, earning it the nickname ‘Ozempic body’ and ‘Ozempic face.’
In addition to finding that their old clothes no longer fit, patients have also reported another impact of the medication: their rings no longer fit.
Those experiencing this side effect, including a 40-year-old teacher in Texas, are forced to spend over $100 to resize their jewelry and are concerned about the possibility of their beloved possessions slipping off their fingers.
One TikTok user by the name of genesistwilightnoir posted a video showcasing how her weight loss caused her fingers to shrink. She commented, ‘My engagement ring hasn’t fit for two years because I gained a lot of weight. I just lost 41 pounds and have a lot more to go.’
She proceeded to demonstrate how she can now wear the ring, although it appears slightly loose, posing a potential risk of it falling off.
Ozempic, also known as semaglutide, is a medication that suppresses appetite and promotes weight loss. It was developed by scientists who admitted that it made life “miserably boring” as it reduced pleasure from food.
Women on Ozempic have claimed that the drug caused their fingers to slim down, which results in their engagement and wedding rings falling off
TikTok user genesistwilightnoir said in a video that her engagement ring didn’t even used to go past her knuckle. Now, after losing 41 pounds, it appears like it could be loose on her finger, posing the potential risk of it falling off
Although Ozempic was approved by the FDA for type 2 diabetes in 2017, it has not yet been approved for weight loss.
The drug works by binding to the GLP-1 receptor, a protein that triggers hormones in the brain to keep the stomach full and curb cravings.
In 2022, more than five million prescriptions were written for Ozempic, Mounjaro, Rybelsus, or Wegovy (other drugs containing semaglutide) for weight management, compared to just over 230,000 in 2019. This represents an increase of over 2,000% in three years.
So far in 2023, over 832,700 prescriptions for Ozempic’s sister drug, Wegovy, have been issued.
Jessica, a 40-year-old part-time preschool teacher in Houston, is among those who have experienced “Ozempic finger.” She lost 17 pounds within the first six weeks of using the drug, which caused her engagement ring to no longer fit.
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