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GP issues chilling warning about the ‘unknown’ of Ozempic as celebrities admit to taking it

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Published 18:27 7 Oct 2024 GMT+1

GP issues chilling warning about the ‘unknown’ of Ozempic as celebrities admit to taking it

A health expert has issued a stark warning about using Ozempic

Kya Buller

Kya Buller

An expert has issued a stark and urgent warning about Ozempic in the midst of more and more celebrities coming forward about their usage for weight-loss reasons.

The drug was initially intended to be used by diabetics, but has soared in popularity among non-diabetics after it transpired that using the drug can aid dramatic weight loss.

James Corden made light of his use, telling SiriusFM listeners: "I tried Ozempic. And it won't be surprising to you when you look at me now, that it didn't really work."

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(Steve Christo - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
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Meanwhile, Rebel Wilson admitted to the Times: “Someone like me could have a bottomless appetite for sweets, so I think those drugs can be good.

“I feel strongly that young women shouldn’t try to obsess over looking like Victoria’s Secret models — they should just look like themselves… I know that my relationship with food is complicated.”

So, in light of more and more Hollywood names admitting to the use of Ozempic, one health expert has come forward to issue a warning about the availability of the drug and potential side effects.

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Claire Merrifield, GP and Medical Director at Selph, said: "We still don’t know what the long-term effects of this medication are so this should be explained to people before they start taking it.

"I am really concerned about this drug being offered in settings like social media and beauty salons.

"It gives the message that the drug is totally safe and probably promotes its use amongst people who don’t need it.

The drug is injected (Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The drug is injected (Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

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"Any drug you take has a potential benefit and a potential risk and healthcare professionals have trained for many years to explain this to people so they can make an informed decision about whether it is right for them.

"I would doubt that many beauty salons would warn you about the risk of ‘Ozempic face’ or facial ageing from rapid weight loss, as this is not likely to make you look better.

"How about when you come off the medication? Your appetite will come straight back and unless you’ve been supported to make lifestyle changes while you’re on the medication to reset your relationship with food and eating, the likelihood is you’ll put the weight straight back on."

Featured Image Credit: Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images/Ian Gavan/Getty Images

Topics: Health, Ozempic

Kya Buller
Kya Buller

Kya is a Journalist at Tyla. She loves covering issues surrounding identity, gender, sex and relationships, and mental health. Contact: [email protected]

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