For many struggling with weight management, new medications like Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Saxenda have been seen as groundbreaking solutions.
These drugs, designed to regulate appetite and support weight loss, have gained popularity across the world.
Social media, celebrity endorsements, and personal success stories have fueled demand.
But as more people turn to these treatments, reports of serious health risks are increasing.
Serious Side Effects Reported
Recent data from the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) shows a sharp rise in medical complications linked to these weight loss injections.
In the past six years, nearly 400 people have required urgent medical attention after using the drugs.
In November alone, 118 individuals were hospitalized due to severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, with some cases leading to dehydration and other complications, according to Dagens.dk.
More serious side effects have also been reported. Some patients have developed life-threatening conditions such as pancreatitis, intestinal blockages, and seizures.
Dr. Vicky Price, president of the Society for Acute Medicine, has warned that many users are unaware of the potential dangers.
She has pointed out that some patients have experienced critical shifts in blood sodium levels, which can lead to severe health problems.
One major concern is the growing number of people purchasing these medications online without proper medical supervision.
Some have unknowingly received counterfeit versions, leading to cases of hypoglycemic shock and, in extreme situations, coma.
Lawmakers in the UK are now calling for stricter regulations to prevent unregulated access to these drugs.
The case of 31-year-old Nicole Wright from Scotland serves as a warning.
After buying a weight loss injection from a beauty salon for £120, she suffered extreme stomach pain and began vomiting blood.
Despite using only a small dose, she required multiple hospital visits to recover.
Despite these risks, demand for weight loss injections remains high. Experts caution that while the medications can be effective, they must be used with proper medical oversight.
