{"id":87264,"date":"2026-07-02T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rxbriefcase.com\/rxbriefly-item\/%f0%9f%92%8a-ozempics-weird-new-side-effect\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T15:00:00","slug":"%f0%9f%92%8a-ozempics-weird-new-side-effect","status":"publish","type":"rxbriefly","link":"https:\/\/www.rxbriefcase.com\/fr\/rxbriefly-item\/%f0%9f%92%8a-ozempics-weird-new-side-effect\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udc8a Ozempic\u2019s weird new side effect"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rxbriefcase.com\/fr\/rxbriefly\/?utm_source=rxbriefly&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=ozempic-s-weird-new-side-effect\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.beehiiv.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80\/uploads\/asset\/file\/1b7b97a3-9c4e-4863-9cdd-b2ccac23a5d1\/Asset_13.png?t=1776360019\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><b>Good morning dispensers of wisdom!<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Before you gear up for another shift, you might want to pour an extra shot of espresso, especially if you&#8217;ve been playing daily inventory gymnastics. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctvnews.ca\/toronto\/politics\/queens-park\/article\/were-running-blind-ontario-pharmacist-sounds-alarm-on-drug-shortages\/?utm_source=rxbriefly&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=ozempic-s-weird-new-side-effect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">A frustrated Ontario pharmacist<\/a> has made national headlines by warning that pharmacy teams are effectively &#8220;running blind&#8221; amid a massive wave of severe medication backorders. Patients are showing up with critical prescriptions for everything from glaucoma to post-surgery pain, only for dispensers to realize the drug is totally unavailable because Canada&#8217;s reactive tracking system doesn&#8217;t sound the alarm until the warehouse is already bone-dry. It&rsquo;s a chaotic reminder of why pharmacy associations are asking governments to cut the red tape and grant <a href=\"https:\/\/neighbourhoodpharmacies.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/2021-02\/Pharmaceutical%20Supply%20and%20Drug%20Shortages%20Position%20Statement%202021%20V02_0.pdf?utm_source=rxbriefly&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=ozempic-s-weird-new-side-effect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">wider therapeutic substitution rights<\/a>, because right now, you are the only ones holding the line between a broken supply chain and patient panic. <\/p>\n<p><span>Today&rsquo;s issue takes 5 minutes to read<\/span>. Only got 1? Here&rsquo;s what to know:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>&#128069; GLP-1s are linked to persistent smell and taste disturbances.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>&#128682; 1\/3 of patients ignore &#8220;red flag&#8221; cancer symptoms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>&#128716; Health Canada approves Zepbound for sleep apnea.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>&#9917; Canada&rsquo;s men&#8217;s soccer team makes World Cup history.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>&#129415; CMAJ flags fatal rabies risks after bat exposure in Ontario.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>&#129504; Longer exclusive breastfeeding is linked to lower ADHD risk.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>&#128065;&#65039; Massage gun use around the eyes causes retinal tears.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let&rsquo;s get into it.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h1><span>Staying #Up2Date <\/span>&#128680;<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><b>1: Smells like Ozempic has some other side effects&hellip;<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamaotolaryngology\/article-abstract\/2850571?utm_source=rxbriefly&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=ozempic-s-weird-new-side-effect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">cohort study of 440K patients<\/a> with type 2 diabetes found that those on GLP-1 receptor agonists had an increased risk of overall smell and taste disturbances (HR, 1.48; 95% CI, 1.37-1.61) when compared to non-GLP-1 RA users. Given that these changes were persistent over 2 years of follow-up, these adverse events should be made known to patients and clinicians, as well as studied further to better understand the underlying mechanism.<\/p>\n<p><b>2: Oral ketamine for depression <\/b><\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamanetworkopen\/fullarticle\/2850683?utm_source=rxbriefly&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=ozempic-s-weird-new-side-effect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Phase 2 randomized clinical trial<\/a> evaluated KET01, a novel oral prolonged-release ketamine tablet, in 122 outpatients with treatment-resistant depression. While daily 240 mg doses significantly reduced depression severity at days 4 and 7, the trial missed its primary end point at day 21, showing no significant difference over placebo. Crucially, a companion Phase 1 trial showed that KET01 caused almost zero dissociative or cardiovascular side effects compared to intranasal esketamine. Despite transient liver enzyme elevations in 10% of patients, this excellent tolerability profile supports the continued development of oral ketamine for at-home administration.<\/p>\n<p><b>3: 1\/3 of patients ignore &#8220;red flag&#8221; cancer symptoms <\/b><\/p>\n<p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmaceutical-journal.com\/article\/news\/one-third-of-patients-do-not-seek-help-for-red-flag-cancer-symptoms-survey-finds?utm_source=rxbriefly&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=ozempic-s-weird-new-side-effect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">online survey of 6,844 UK adults<\/a> found that nearly 1\/3 of individuals (32%) who noticed a potential &#8220;red flag&#8221; cancer symptom failed to contact their GP within six months. The primary barriers to seeking medical help included anticipating difficulty making an appointment (53%), experiencing actual appointment difficulties (47%), or deciding to self-manage the symptoms (43%). Symptoms overlooked included unexplained lumps, sudden weight loss, and coughing up blood. To counter these delays, Cancer Research UK has partnered with Tesco Pharmacy to train community pharmacists to provide specialized guidance, offering an accessible first point of contact to accelerate early diagnosis and encourage timely clinical intervention.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h1><span>Shelf Watch <\/span>&#127973;<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span><b>Drug Shortages<\/b><\/span><span> &#9888;&#65039;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/healthproductshortages.ca\/shortage\/287538?utm_source=rxbriefly&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=ozempic-s-weird-new-side-effect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Mylan-Latanoprost\/Timolol<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Company: Mylan Pharmaceuticals <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Drug Class: Antiglaucoma preparations and miotics <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>DIN: 02373068 <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Strengths affected: 50 mcg\/5 mg <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Shortage status: Actual shortage <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Reason for Shortage: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Start date: 2026-06-12 <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Estimated end date: Unknown<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/healthproductshortages.ca\/shortage\/204499?utm_source=rxbriefly&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=ozempic-s-weird-new-side-effect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Olestyr<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Company: Pharmascience <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Drug Class: Lipid modifying agents, plain <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>DIN: 00890960 <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Strengths affected: 4 g <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Shortage status: Actual shortage <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Reason for Shortage: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Start date: 2023-09-15 <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Updated date: 2026-06-29<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Estimated end date: 2027-10-03<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><b>Newly Approved Drugs<\/b><\/span><span>&nbsp;<\/span>&#10024;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health-products.canada.ca\/noc-ac\/nocInfo?no=37696&amp;utm_source=rxbriefly&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=ozempic-s-weird-new-side-effect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Zepbound<\/a><b>:<\/b> treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults with obesity (BMI 30kg\/m&sup2; or greater) as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>NOC date: 2026-06-11<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Submission type: Supplement to a New Drug Submission (SNDS)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Manufacturer: Eli Lilly Canada Inc<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Product type: Tirzepatide (2.5 mg\/0.6mL, 5 mg\/0.6mL, 7.5 mg\/0.6mL, 10 mg\/0.6mL, 12.5 mg\/0.6mL, 15 mg\/0.6mL)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Dosage form: Solution for injection (subcutaneous)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h1><span>From Snack to Snooze<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><i>GLP-1s&rsquo; latest trick might help Canadians sleep easier<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>What happened: <\/b>Health Canada has approved Zepbound, a weight-loss drug, to treat sleep apnea in adults with obesity.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why it matters: <\/b>In Canada, about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/publications\/healthy-living\/obesity-statistics-canada.html?utm_source=rxbriefly&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=ozempic-s-weird-new-side-effect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">1\/3 of adults<\/a> live with obesity. Excess body fat, especially around the neck or throat, can cause the airway to collapse during sleep. That&#8217;s the link Health Canada is now acting on:<b>&nbsp;<\/b>on June 11, Health Canada authorized Zepbound, making it the only <a href=\"https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/11935696\/drug-treats-sleep-apnea-adults-obesity-approved\/?utm_source=rxbriefly&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=ozempic-s-weird-new-side-effect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">GLP-1 drug approved<\/a> in Canada for sleep apnea.<\/p>\n<p>Zepbound&rsquo;s active ingredient is tirzepatide, which helps reduce appetite. For sleep apnea, Zepbound is taken once weekly alongside a calorie-reduced diet and exercise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.beehiiv.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80\/uploads\/asset\/file\/f271116c-89e3-460b-bc13-ee2d641592fb\/image.png?t=1782833231\"><\/div>\n<p><b>But: <\/b>The drug isn&rsquo;t here to replace CPAP. Among patients who weren&#8217;t using CPAP, tirzepatide cut breathing interruptions by 25 per hour compared to placebo. One researcher not involved in the study said that a reduction of 25-29 events per hour is a meaningful change, often putting patients into a lower severity category.<\/p>\n<p>These are impressive findings, but more research is needed to see if tirzepatide could help sleep apnea patients who don&rsquo;t have obesity. There are signs it could, but for now, that evidence is only anecdotal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Of course, it isn&rsquo;t without downsides.<b>&nbsp;<\/b>Side effects are common, including nausea, vomiting, and constipation, while rare severe cases can involve pancreatitis or gallstones.<\/p>\n<p><b>Bottom line: <\/b>GLP-1s are starting to look like the Swiss Army knife of medicine: weight loss, diabetes, and now sleep apnea. Until we know more about long-term effects and who&#8217;s most likely to benefit, CPAP shouldn&#8217;t be packed away just yet. Zepbound looks like a sharp new blade in that knife, but not the whole tool&mdash;at least not yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h1><span>Hot Off The Press &#128478;&#65039;<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.beehiiv.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80\/uploads\/asset\/file\/dcde9b8b-5188-4ceb-851f-d4d014a6e20b\/shutterstock_2785863489.jpg?t=1782768608\"><\/div>\n<p>1: &#9917; Canada is through to the Round of 16, and the run isn&#8217;t over yet. Stephen Eust&aacute;quio&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/11942308\/fifa-world-cup-canada-group-of-32-victory\/?utm_source=rxbriefly&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=ozempic-s-weird-new-side-effect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">stoppage-time goal<\/a> sealed a 1-0 win over South Africa in Los Angeles on Sunday, making this the deepest the men&#8217;s national team has ever gone at a World Cup. Alphonso Davies, finally back on the pitch after injury kept him out of group play, came on in the 75th minute, just in time to remind everyone why his jersey sells out first. Canada faces Morocco in Houston on July 4. No pressure, but the whole country has already cleared its calendar.<\/p>\n<p>&#129415;A<a href=\"https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/11942584\/ontario-2024-child-rabies-death-warning-bat-contact\/?utm_source=rxbriefly&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=ozempic-s-weird-new-side-effect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> case report published this week in CMAJ<\/a> details the 2024 death of an 11-year-old Ontario boy from rabies following bat contact at a cottage, the province&#8217;s 1st human rabies case since 1967. The boy was found with a bat on his face while sleeping, but no visible bite or scratch was noted and the family did not seek medical attention. Symptoms appeared nearly 3 weeks later and progressed rapidly; he died after 5 days in hospital. Physicians at McMaster Children&#8217;s Hospital published the case to raise awareness: any skin contact with a bat warrants immediate medical evaluation, as post-exposure prophylaxis is near-universally effective when given before symptoms develop &mdash; but once symptoms appear, the disease is near-universally fatal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#129504; Longer breastfeeding is<a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/health\/2026\/06\/29\/breastfeeding-linked-to-lower-adhd-symptoms-in-young-children-study-finds?utm_source=rxbriefly&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=ozempic-s-weird-new-side-effect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> associated with lower ADHD symptoms<\/a> in early childhood, according to a Norwegian study of more than 37,000 children born between 1999 and 2009. Researchers found that the longer a child was exclusively breastfed (up to the WHO-recommended 6 months) the lower their ADHD symptom levels at ages 3, 5, and 8. The effect was dose-dependent: any breastfeeding showed benefit, but exclusive breastfeeding produced the strongest association. Girls showed more pronounced effects than boys across all age groups. Researchers suggest breast milk&#8217;s mix of macronutrients, immune components, and bioactive compounds may shape early brain development, though the study is observational and the mechanisms remain under investigation.<\/p>\n<p>&#128065;&#65039; A <a href=\"https:\/\/bmjgroup.com\/massage-gun-use-on-around-the-eyes-risks-major-retinal-injury-doctors-warn\/?utm_source=rxbriefly&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=ozempic-s-weird-new-side-effect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">case report in BMJ Case Reports<\/a> describes a young man who developed multiple retinal tears, bruising, and retinal dialysis after using a percussive massage gun on and around both eyes for several minutes at a time, weekly, for 3 months &mdash; to relieve eye fatigue. He was successfully treated with laser therapy after seeking care promptly, though the authors note retinal dialysis can cause permanent vision loss if left untreated. 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If a European vacation is on your summer list, this update breaks down how soaring temperatures are affecting destinations, itineraries, and day-to-day travel across peak season.<\/p>\n<p>&#128250; <b>Watch:<\/b> this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=akNlxrSf4Pc&amp;list=PL3NwGSHuwBrtb4s9M6rs_rW-S5gb_rXs2&amp;index=4&amp;utm_source=rxbriefly&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=ozempic-s-weird-new-side-effect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">YouTube video explaining<\/a> whether patients can safely stop antibiotics once they feel better &mdash; and what the evidence actually says. <\/p>\n<p>&#128176; <b>Save:<\/b> on this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/DeLonghi-Conditioner-Dehumidifier-Temperature-PACEX390LVYN\/dp\/B084SY2D84?utm_source=rxbriefly&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=ozempic-s-weird-new-side-effect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">portable air conditioner<\/a> while the deal lasts. 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