Meghan McCain: I’ve Been ‘Urged’ to Take Ozempic for Weight Loss 4 Weeks After Giving Birth
21.02.2023 - 19:55
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Standing her ground. Meghan McCain claimed she’s been “urged” to take Ozempic to “melt away the baby weight” after giving birth to her second child — but she won’t be using the drug any time soon.
“I just had a baby four weeks ago, and you wouldn’t believe what I’m hearing,” the former View cohost, 38, wrote in Monday, February 20, column for the Daily Mail. “Yes, I’m fielding all the usual questions: Is she sleeping? Am I sleeping? The answer — obviously — is ‘no.’ But then, I get hit with this: Are you going on Ozempic?”
The Arizona native went on to explain the history of the medication, which was initially developed to help diabetes patients control their blood sugar. In recent months, however, the drug has made headlines as celebrities have admitted to — or denied — using Ozempic off-label to lose weight.
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“Now, I understand some people legitimately struggle with obesity and need Ozempic. But I am not one of those people,” McCain wrote. “Which is why I have been really astonished by how many, from casual friends to industry acquaintances, have brought it up with me. … Well, let me make one thing very clear. I’m not taking it. I refuse.”
The Bad Republican author added that she’s “realistic” about the length of time it takes to feel “normal” again after having a baby. “So, don’t rush me!” she quipped.
McCain and her husband, Ben Domenech, welcomed daughter Clover last month. The couple, who tied the knot in 2017, also share daughter Liberty, 2.
“Meghan’s strength and love for our daughters is boundless,” Domenech, 41, told the Daily Mail in January after announcing Clover’s arrival. “I feel so blessed that her and Clover are both doing well and I cannot wait for our