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While Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs have been shown to have myriad benefits, they can also present some unwelcome effects, primarily nausea, vomiting and other gastrointestinal symptoms.

Some are also reporting changes in their sense of smell — sometimes referred to as “Ozempic smell” — as one of the lesser-known side effects of GLP-1 medications .

Anecdotal evidence suggests that people taking these drugs could be suddenly drawn to sugary perfumes and scents, possibly even craving them.

Some users on Reddit have reported unexpected cravings and appreciations for perfumes.

“I started semaglutide in April last year and have lost 80lbs and gained a newfound appreciation for fragrances,” wrote one user.

Another user replied, “My scen

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