Can GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic Really Change Your Sense of Smell and Taste?

Researchers say that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic used to treat type 2 diabetes may impair a person’s sense of taste and smell. Experts say taste and smell dysfunction is not a common side effect of GLP-1s, which are widely prescribed for weight loss.

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