Amy Schumer blasts celebrities for 'lying' about taking Ozempic and admits to trying the drug for weight loss
foxnews.comAmy Schumer slammed other celebrities for not being truthful about taking Ozempic. The 42-year-old comedian blasted stars for saying they lost weight by simply eating "smaller portions" and "lying" about using the injectable drug. "Like, shut the f--- up!" the "I Feel Pretty" actress said during an appearance Thursday on "Watch What Happens Live!
With Andy Cohen." "You are on Ozempic or one of those things or you got work done. Just stop." Ozempic is an FDA-approved semaglutide medication used to treat Type 2 diabetes, but it has been prescribed off-brand for weight loss.
In 2021, semaglutide was approved by the FDA under the brand name Wegovy, which is intended for chronic weight management. Tirzepatide, sold under the brand name Mounjaro, is another Type 2 diabetes drug that has been used for weight loss.
Over the past few years, there has been an explosion in the popularity of the drugs. Schumer encouraged other celebrities to be honest with their fans and pointed out that she had been transparent about undergoing a fat-removal surgical procedure in the past.
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