Popular weight loss shots carry significant risk for some patients and doctors often fail to discuss those risks with patients.
Both starting and stopping this drug can be dangerous. Not only is the research clear about this but Dr. Roberts DC, at Heath Utah , is on the front lines helping prevent and resolve side effects. He reports seeing some of the problems patients are experiencing.
One such case involved a 16-year-old girl. Roberts says, "She came into my clinic with excruciating pain. She couldn't even drink water without severe abdominal distress. Even though she was on Semaglutide for only a short time, the pain persisted for six months after she stopped injecting it. That's when she came to see me. Fortunately with care, her pain resolved within a few weeks. Incredibly she lost no weight throughout the whole ordeal."Some patients aren't so lucky. Their symptoms are more severe or longer lasting. Photo: N F/peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock Serious side effects of starting GLP-1 AgonistsAccording to an article in the New York Post, since 2018, a total of 10,000 serious or life-threatening reactions have been reported to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System database . And sadly, medical professionals and manufacturers have reported that these shots were a factor in 162 deaths. The number of these deaths rose by an astonishing 40% over a recent six month period as more and more people started using them.Roberts says, "The reality is that the risk of death while taking these drugs is probably no greater than many other very common drugs. This just underscores the general principle that there are inherent risks in taking any kind of medication."A 1997 study unfortunately found that, more often than not, doctors fail to tell their patients about the risks. So Roberts encourages patients to take on the responsibility of informing themselves, weighing the risks and considering all their options before taking a drug.The Semaglutide label lists the following potential side effects: Pancreatitis. Thyroid tumors, including cancer. Severe gastrointestinal disease such as stomach paralysis and intestinal blockage. Bloating, severe constipation, nausea, and vomiting. Acute kidney injury. Hypoglycemia. Gallbladder disease including Gallstones and inflammation of the gallbladder. Allergic reactions. Vision changes. Rapid or pounding heartbeat. Suicidal behavior and ideation. More recent studies have found other concerning side effects not listed on the label. The following represent a couple of these studies.According to a 2024 study reported in the journal, Diabetes
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