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Further, this off-label use of Ozempic is greatly impacting the availability of the medication for those who need it most. Beyond the physical impact, Janet Lydecker, PhD, an assistant professor of psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, noted that if people experience quick weight loss, it can lead to more weight bias and disordered eating
The Guardian reported that hidden-market sellers are using WhatsApp and Telegram giveaway competitions to promote weight loss drugs, like the still unapproved Retatrutide, obtained outside of the legitimate supply chain
While semaglutide itself does not cause significant hepatotoxicity, patients with pre-existing liver disease, those who consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, or individuals taking other potentially hepatotoxic medications should consult their healthcare provider before regular acetaminophen use