By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. Reviewed by Lauren Hardaker Feb 13 2026 An examination of user reviews finds that people continue off-label Ozempic when it delivers results, even if side effects persist. Study: Patient Perceptions of Ozempic (Semaglutide) for Weight Loss: Mixed Methods Analysis of Online Medication Reviews . Image credit: Alex Malt/Shutterstock.com A recent study in the Journal of Medical Internet Research examined patients’ experiences with off-label Ozempic use for weight loss and