(NewsNation) — Ozempic continues to gain popularity as a GLP-1 weight loss medication people are turning to.

Just days ago, it was announced the popular prescription, along with Wegovy, is going to be available for purchase at Costco for $499 a month. The announcement comes as more Americans turned to copycat versions of GLP-1s due to high prices and shortages.

It's another feather in Ozempic's cap, beyond just promoting weight loss and decreasing hunger. Among several other pros to taking semaglutide is lowering the risk of dementia, cognitive and behavioral improvements and people losing their desire to drink to consume alcohol.

While all those positive things sound encouraging, people using Ozempic should become aware of some side effects they may experience.

Vomiting, Diarrhea, Con

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