Last updated: July 2026 Sources: DailyMed, NEJM, JAMA, KFF The current Ozempic prescribing label, revised May 2026, includes a warning about dehydration-related kidney injury
Semaglutide is marketed under the brand names Ozempic and Rybelsus for diabetes management, and Wegovy for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related comorbidity
However, it has become widely known and coveted for is weight loss side effects
There are a number of other factors that contribute to chapped lips, including overexposure to the sun or cold wind, dehydration, particularly associated with alcohol intake and other drugs which cause oral dryness including codeine, opiates, anti cholinergics and aromatase inhibitors