Specifically, it may increase the risk of birth defects, reduced growth, and early pregnancy loss
A Although the substances in the injections may play important roles in fat metabolism, researchers are still unclear whether higher doses are beneficial for weight or fat loss and lipotropic injections may not be effective for weight or fat reduction
Importantly, no signals of drug-induced liver injury have emerged despite extensive real-world use, supporting the favorable hepatic safety profile of GLP-1 RAs [62]
Gastric mucosal lesions induced by complete dopamine system failure in rats
Plaintiffs in emerging Ozempic and Wegovy lawsuits claim that the manufacturer expanded use of these drugs aggressively while failing to fully disclose potential risks, including severe gastrointestinal complications and possible vision injuries
Similarly, the Step-1 extension trial featuring 327 participants treated with semaglutide for 68 weeks produced similar results