Danish Studies Find Higher Risk of Optic Nerve Damage with Ozempic

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Two large studies from the University of Southern Denmark suggest that the diabetes medication Ozempic doubles the risk of developing NAION, a rare but serious condition that damages the optic nerve.

Drawing on comprehensive data from Danish and Norwegian health registers, the studies validate earlier concerns raised in a smaller American study.

While the absolute risk remains low, researchers suggest the findings should guide discussions between doctors and patients about the benefits and risks of treatment with Ozempic.

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Two research teams conducted separate studies using different methods to analyze all Danish users of Ozempic.

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