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Ozempic causes ‘horrible’ side effects in candid model

Ozempic causes ‘horrible’ side effects in candid model

Lottie Mosswho is famous for being a top model Kate Moss“her younger half-sister was reportedly rushed to hospital hospital after abusing Ozempic. The injectable prescription medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults left her violently ill and severely dehydrated, the model recently revealed.

In an episode of his Keep dreaming podcast, which was released on September 12, Lottie revealed that she had taken Ozempic for two weeks and “she never felt so sick in her life.”

Ozempic is used in combination with diet and exercise to help manage blood sugar levels. European Medicines Agency It may be used alone or in addition to other diabetes medications, such as metformin, sulfonylureas, or insulin.

Ozempic may also help reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, or death in adults with type 2 diabetes and known heart disease.

Model Reportedly Rushed To Hospital After Abusing Ozempic

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Although Ozempic is not approved for weight loss, some doctors prescribe it for this purpose, according to University of California Davis HealthOzempic may help with weight loss by reducing appetite, which may lead to eating fewer calories.

In recent years, Ozempic has become a notable favorite among celebrities, many of whom have spoken out about using the drug or was exposed for taking it in secret.

“A few months ago, I was unhappy with my weight,” Lottie began in the episode. The model, who is signed to Premier Model Management, explained that she was able to get Ozempic through a friend, which she later described as “the worst decision I’ve ever made.”

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She explained: “He was a doctor, but it wasn’t like you went into a doctor’s office and he prescribed it for you, took your blood pressure and did tests – which is what you need when you’re on treatment like this. Ozempic.”

Lottie also revealed that at the time of taking Ozempic she weighed around 60kg (132lbs), The Independent reported on Wednesday (September 12).

The 26-year-old then explained that she initially started taking a low dose of Ozempic, which typically starts at 0.25mg injected once a week for four weeks when prescribed by a doctor. doctor.

Lottie Moss is famous for being the younger half-sister of model Kate Moss.

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However, the model started taking a higher dose and “ended up staying in bed for two days,” The Independent reported.

“I was throwing up, it was horrible,” she admitted. In just two weeks, Lottie reportedly revealed she had gone from 60kg (132lbs) to 53kg (116lbs). “It’s not a healthy weight lossThis is not a healthy decline.”

Accidental overdoses of semaglutide, a popular diabetes and obesity drug sold under the trade names Ozempic and Wegovy, are on the rise, according to reports.

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Semaglutide is associated with serious gastrointestinal side effects in some people, Health Line reported last year.

The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. More serious side effects, which may require hospitalization, may also occur, such as pancreatitis, intestinal obstruction, and gastroparesis.

Lottie also remembers telling her friend that she was unable to keep any water or food in her system, and she eventually went to the emergency room at 3 a.m., as reported in the The Independent.

Ozempic is used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults

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She said: “We went to see a nurse and she asked me, ‘What dose are you taking?’ I said, ‘How much?’ and she said, ‘Oh my God, that’s not what you’re supposed to be taking at all.'”

While in the emergency roomLottie is said to have had a seizure, which she said was caused by dehydration.

Additionally, her “face was getting tense” and her “whole body was tense,” the influencer said, because she couldn’t move her hands during the seizure.

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“It’s honestly one of the scariest things that’s ever happened to me in my life,” Lottie admitted. “I’d rather die any day than go through that again.”

The London native concluded: “I hope that by talking about this, maybe it can serve as a lesson to some people and make them understand that it’s not worth it.

“It’s for diabetes, not really for weight loss. I understand that in the media, everyone and all these celebrities are talking about it right now.

Lottie spoke about her use of Ozempic in an episode of her Keep dreaming podcast

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“And it’s so hard to look at that and see these dramatic weight losses, especially for people with eating disorders and eating problems.

“It’s so hard to see that when you’re not someone who loses weight quickly or has trouble regaining weight.”

Lottie’s efforts to dissuade people from taking Ozempic may not be necessary, as the number of people needing the drug and being prevented from accessing it has increased.

Photo credits: Dream On With Lottie Moss

In fact, celebrity use of Ozempic and promotion on social media have reportedly contributed to a shortage of the drug, which is intended to treat diabetes.

“The current widespread shortage of Ozempic, and of GLP-1 in general, has been attributed to misuse and self-administration of the drug by celebrities and social media influencers looking to lose weight quickly,” Dr Ahmed AK Hassoun, a consultant endocrinologist at Fakeeh University Hospital, recently said. explain.

GLP-1 is the class of drugs to which Ozempic belongs.

“This inappropriate and off-label use of Ozempic has led to an unprecedented increase in demand among the general population, resulting in difficulties for diabetics in accessing the medication,” added Dr. Hassoun.

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