Potentially Fatal Side Effect of Weight-Loss Drugs Sparks New Investigation

There’s no doubt that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic have been revolutionary — although the benefits do sometimes come with some unsightly downsides such as tooth decay, a droopy face or mouth, a saggy butt and hair loss.

Then there are the more common side effects, like icky gastrointestinal issues, that are at best unpleasant.

Now, a UK regulator is shining on a light on side effects that are much more serious — and even potentially deadly.

The country’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency’s (MHRA) Yellow Card scheme, the UK’s official system for collecting and monitoring reports of suspected side effects or bad reactions to drugs and devices, has received nearly 400 reports of serious pancreas trouble from users of GLP‑1s.

While in many cases it’s manageable, it can occasionally turn serious or even fatal if it triggers complications. (Read more from “Potentially Fatal Side Effect of Weight-Loss Drugs Sparks New Investigation” HERE)