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GLP‑1 Use Under Scrutiny After Study on Tolerability and Delhi OTC Sales

A new analysis finds users tolerate severe side effects for weight loss, underscoring calls for tighter oversight and clinical guidance.

Overview

  • A Rutgers–University of Sydney analysis of 60 online Ozempic reviews found many users kept taking the drug when it produced weight loss or reduced cravings despite unpleasant side effects.
  • About 62% of reviewers reported gastrointestinal issues, while those with little weight change or non‑GI problems were more likely to discontinue treatment.
  • An India Today investigation reported prescription‑less sales of GLP‑1 injectables such as Ozempic and Mounjaro in Delhi through pharmacies and online platforms.
  • Medical guidance in the reporting stresses supervised care with tailored dosing, dietary support, and regular follow‑up to manage common side effects and safeguard patients.
  • Coverage highlights substantial weight‑loss and cardiometabolic benefits seen in trials, alongside cautions about rarer risks and contraindications including pancreatitis and certain thyroid cancer histories.