Weight Loss Drugs: Side Effects, Risks, Alternatives with Dr. Neal Barnard | Exam Room Live Q&A

The side effects of weight loss drugs are discussed. Do the risks outweigh the potential benefits? And how effective are medications such as Wegovy and Ozempic for long-term weight loss?
 
Dr. Neal Barnard discusses the pros, cons, and proven safer and effective alternatives to these popular weight loss medications. 
 
He joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE. Together they share the facts about the safest and most effective weight loss techniques.
 
Have a health question? Post it in the comments or chat and we’ll answer as many as possible during the live broadcast.
 
This episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg’s passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation.

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[adiposerex]

No diet beats whole plant foods. It is the fountain of youth and the healthiest possible way to eat. I am so grateful for your channel and others who provide all the info we need to stay the course.

[kathimiller]

So glad Chuck that you are telling your story having surgery. Me too. It’s not a cure a tool. I became a wfpb eater 10 months ago and it’s been terrifying because of the way we as Bariatric patients were taught. Avoid carbs ie. potatoes and rice especially plant based for weight loss. Even my NP told me to eat more protein etc. To lose weight again. She didn’t hear me when I said I am plant based now. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[annm]

I just started on Ozempic it really helps with bs for diabetes...so I don't have to take Metformin. I am in the obesity category but on a low does. I find it slows down my digestion. I worry about long term effects.

[MemoryAmethyst]

Canadian doctors have already started complaining that the advertising is too aggressive and that they want it stopped. It is one of CTVNEWS top stories this morning. The US is the only country that I know of that allows the aggressive unchecked advertising of drugs.

[andreaz.]

Hi Chuck. Great show! Thanks to you and Dr. Barnard for all the shows you've put together in the last several years. Your comment on reading made me think how great it would be if you could do a show on vegan books and reading. I happen to be a librarian and a vegan, too, and would love to see a show focused on encouraging people to read or listen to great vegan books, not just nonfiction but fiction, too. I used to write reviews for a children's book blog that focused on compassionate picture books for kids called Vegbooks, which might be a good source.Thanks again.

[heatherupstone]

Thank you for everything you do. PCRM has changed my life for the better. 🙏

[deniset]

Thank you for covering this topic. There are a few people in my circle that are using these drugs for weight loss. It works for some but not all.

[sonjawright]

Ozempic, bydureon and trulicity are being prescribed for weight loss but these drugs are for diabetics like myself who rely on these meds to help control our blood sugar. I’ve had to wait weeks and weeks for a refill on my prescription because someone wants to lose 10-15 pounds. I think these drugs should only be prescribed for diabetics.

[RoxinaSolerGamborena]

Great to know about this free classes with the working group. I would like to link a colleague of mine to it, but see that the last class is in June. Is another round starting soon?...gracias!

[marciagregory]

I work for a pharmaceutical company, and believe me, there is never any mention of nutrition.

[leonieduplessis]

Thanks Chuck a lot your fantastic show, all your information is just Fantastic and Great tips. I am so glad to discover you on the Physician committee, I am plantbased for 5 years now yes for me was not weight loss but for Gut issues that I can say I feel fantastic, My husband lost alot of weight and are of all his medication and full of energy we 69 and still work and pretty buzy. Yes our friends cut a little on redmeat but they still eat animal products because they think they to old to "change " I told so many people about you but it's their choice. Keep up with all your great work, I Love it😊❤ New Zealand Auckland

[carmenbailey]

Awesome information. Thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊

[RiDankulous]

Thanks! I believe that the changes that civilization has encountered in the last 150 years, due to agriculture and industrial modernization, has benefits but is of great stress, and one of the stresses on individuals is the need to fix the diet and avoid the super rich, high profit foods.

[mysticsuzi]

You know what else is great for weight loss? A good stomach flu. I had that one week and lost that last pesky 5 pounds. Anyway, thank you for always just speaking rational truth with no click bait or selling some new "quick fix". There is no quick anything. Signed, Old School Gramma

[chiyerano]

Yes, I was wondering what you had to say about Ozempic among other things. Thank you for a good show.

[TDGillon]

Why did Dr Barnard tell Greg to take it slow when he said that he lost 70lbs in 7 months?

[ritabutler]

Or learn to play the guitar. I started when I was 68. I will be 70 tomorrow. I can play. Not great, but I can play and I have a really nice instructor.

[dennisrigas]

Curious, r u in OA or similar 12 step program?

[laurastephenson]

Corey Booker. That was enough to negate literally everything else positive about this