New Ozempic and Wegovy side effects come to light

There is new research that shows nondiabetic users of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have an increased risk of pancreatitis, bowel obstruction and stomach paralysis. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports for TODAY, and Dr. Tara Narula joins with analysis.

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[angelamarx]

I was prediabetic prior to using it. Now I'm in a good range and hope to be off the meds within a year. The one thing it did for me was to kickstart weight management and now I work out again and am healthier than I've been in a long time.

[TheYellowrose]

We will be seeing TV commercials in a year or so telling folks “if you or your relative died or injured by the diet shot semiglutide, contact our law office for damage settlements.”

[kimberlytotty]

On Ozempic my intestines and digestive system all but shut down-I just could not tolerate the pain of it. It was only getting worse and I got off of it before I ended up in the hospital.

[SoloMotherTrucker]

It makes you sick as a dog! And diabetes meds should never be given to weight loss Diabetics need them

[rflores]

It’s a temporary fix. We can’t just expect a medicine to fix all our weight issues. Give it 5 years- the consequences will come to light. I’m overweight and I know the struggle but we are being duped.

[BonnieBea]

All the weight comes back once the drug is not taken. This drug will not work indefinitely.

[bog]

The drug companys always downplay the risks

[fakebrit]

I understand if you're obese and this is an option for you. And Im talking about weight close to 300 lbs. that seriously need it. But there are a lot of people that I know personally taking this drug to lose weight because they don't want to do it the old fashioned way. They literally have to lose 20 lbs. Something that can be done naturally.

Yet here I am with weight that i gained due to being on Lexapro and the loss of my mother losing the weight naturally. Im not even as big as I used to be. I was at one point almost 300 lbs. myself. All i can say is weight loss is a journey of the mind and body. If you don't do it with the right intentions you will resort to rollercoaster dieting. Doctors should send people to nutritionists and therapists before they give someone a weight loss drug.

[UrOnlyWarning]

Cheers to those who take it for weight loss if it's safe and helps.
But as a Diabetic sufferer I simply wish the boom didn't mean I had Months where I can't get my Needed Medication. Not bc of weight but bc my body doesn't regulate it naturally.

[nancypayne]

first brain fog, then dizzy, loss of feeling in hands. Lost 2 lbs in 4 mos. Explosive diarrhea or constipation. Quit taking 6 weeks ago. feel astonishingly bad. I am diabetic only need to loose 30 lbs. Now I cannot walk without dizzy and falling. Rx from doc. Neighbor was flat on back in misery. Not walking when you have severe diarrhea IS A BIG problem.

[norcalgal]

Ozempic is a dangerous medication for any one with neuropathy in feet and lower legs. Ozempic aggravated orthostatic hypotension and caused me a fall and break my hip.

[TonayaNoel]

The guest Cardiologist reminds me of Fran Drescher

[jujusmom]

I am down 80 lbs in 9 months and it’s been the best decision I have ever made. I will happily take all the nausea and vomiting any day over being overweight. I am off high blood pressure and high cholesterol medication because of it.

[beverlyarmstead]

I have just stopped using this medicine . I’m type 2 diabetic.

[baileyhowton]

Its been wonderful for me. 56lbs down and never felt better. If it causes some people bad side effects then they have the option to stop taking it. It’s that simple. EVERY medication comes with negative side effects and everyones body reacts to medications differently. Just because some people can’t handle taking this medication doesn’t mean that the people who can handle it shouldn’t be able to acces it without people always bringing up the side effects which more than likely they already know about.

[epicgoddess]

is sponsored by companies like Walmart that stated that people are buying less fall for it. Go be great.

[CB-rbdf]

After I stopped taking it I developed Gallbladder disease and Pancreatitis

[rayshelldavis]

It made me lose weight 2 years ago about 15 lbs before it gave me an allergic reaction that I am still dealing with😕

[Professor_Dodson]

In addition they are NOT taking the recommended dose. They are ODing based on the recommended dose.

[ssssssneaky_snakeee]

Cutting corners will always come back to bite you. There is no shortcut to losing weight.