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Weight-Loss Drugs Spark 68 Daily ER Visits, CDC Warns

5/2/2025

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Weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to alarming health crises, resulting in around 68 emergency room visits each day in the U.S. between 2022 and 2023. Patients face troubling side effects like gastrointestinal distress and hypoglycemia, with some experiencing severe complications, including suicidal thoughts. The CDC is calling for improved patient education on these medications.

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Story summary

Weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to alarming health crises, resulting in around 68 emergency room visits each day in the U.S. between 2022 and 2023. Patients face troubling side effects like gastrointestinal distress and hypoglycemia, with some experiencing severe complications, including suicidal thoughts. The CDC is calling for improved patient education on these medications.