WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that some of the most popular drugs available for weight loss, including Ozempic, Wigovy, and Saxenda, have been linked to an increased risk of serious stomach disease in some people. It is reported that there may be.
The study was published earlier this month and focuses on drugs that fall into the GLP-1 agonist category. GLP-1 agonists are commonly taken by injection and were originally developed to help diabetics manage their blood sugar. This drug became popular after it was discovered that it was also effective for weight loss.
In August, Ozempic’s developer, Novo Nordisk A/S, was sued for allegedly contributing to a woman’s gastroparesis.
Dr. Brett Osborn, a local neurosurgeon, said if it’s prescribed and used properly, there’s not much to worry about.
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“When you’re constipated, your intestines don’t actually become paralyzed,” says Dr. Osboborn, chief of neurosurgery at St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach. “The drugs are just doing what they’re supposed to do, and with proper medical supervision, we can reduce the dosage of these drugs to reduce that side effect and other side effects you’ve heard about. Part of this constipation and intestinal paralysis is dehydration.
To combat dehydration and constipation, Dr. Osborn recommends that patients using Ozempic or similar medications drink plenty of water and remember to eat and take laxatives as needed. . He recommends one gallon of water a day.
“All patients taking Ozempic are advised to drink a lot, as it causes constipation. It also causes mineral deficiencies, which can lead to hair loss. One of the problems with the Olympics is that That’s right, you can have the following symptoms.” Being relatively malnourished, they are all encouraged to take multivitamins and try to eat. ”
The drug reduces hunger.
“These molecules tell us when to stop eating, whether it’s Olympiad, Wagov, Sassenda, Monjaro. These are all GLP-1 agonists,” he says. Told.
“These things are injected subcutaneously, so they’re injected right under the skin, and they’re essentially blocking food.”
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Mr. Osborne talked about eating habits in general.
“The standard American diet is high in simple carbohydrates, so imagine if you could just cut out what you eat on a daily basis and minimize it by 30% to 40%. , diabetes will be much better” controlled. “
He noticed that even at low doses, some people developed extreme nausea or gastroparesis.
“Some people misinterpret that and say, ‘Oh, my stomach is numb.’ No, it’s not. It just slows you down a lot,” he said.
Medicines can be life-changing.
“I don’t want to use the word miracle, but yes, in my opinion, these drugs, if used properly, could potentially become one of the holy grails of medicine,” he said. . “Why? Think about the age-related diseases we are dealing with, such as diabetes, obesity, cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease. All of these are caused by dietary choices that lead to high levels of insulin, insufficient supported by good nutrition and relative lack of exercise.
