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Growing , Number of Americans Are Trying , Weight-Loss Drugs.<br/>According to a recent poll, six percent of adults <br/>in the United States have already tried Ozempic <br/>or other brand name weight loss medications.<br/>According to a recent poll, six percent of adults <br/>in the United States have already tried Ozempic <br/>or other brand name weight loss medications.<br/>'Newsweek' reports that the Gallup poll numbers<br/>suggest that approximately 15.5 million Americans have <br/>used or are using an injectable diabetes medication. .<br/>'Newsweek' reports that the Gallup poll numbers<br/>suggest that approximately 15.5 million Americans have <br/>used or are using an injectable diabetes medication. .<br/>According to the poll, three percent <br/>of those users are specifically <br/>using the drug for weight loss.<br/>The poll found that people between the ages <br/>of 40 and 64 are the most likely to try Ozempic <br/>or competitors, like Wegovy or Saxenda. .<br/>In 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug <br/>Administration (FDA) approved Ozempic <br/>to treat cardiovascular disease and diabetes. .<br/>'Newsweek' reports that while Ozempic has <br/>not been approved for weight-loss purposes, <br/>its competitor Wegovy was approved in 2021. .<br/>'Newsweek' reports that while Ozempic has <br/>not been approved for weight-loss purposes, <br/>its competitor Wegovy was approved in 2021. .<br/>Both drugs rely upon the active ingredient <br/>semaglutide, however, Wegovy contains <br/>a higher amount than Ozempic.<br/>Both drugs rely upon the active ingredient <br/>semaglutide, however, Wegovy contains <br/>a higher amount than Ozempic.<br/>The popularity of the drug has resulted <br/>in various makers reporting shortages. .<br/>The drug companies didn't <br/>anticipate how popular <br/>these drugs would become, Sue Decotiis, Triple-board-certified medical <br/>weight-loss doctor in New York City, via 'Newsweek'.<br/>Since they are being used <br/>for many issues, like diabetes, <br/>heart failure, obesity, <br/>this exacerbates the <br/>shortages significantly, Sue Decotiis, Triple-board-certified medical <br/>weight-loss doctor in New York City, via 'Newsweek'