Episode 44: Ozempic and GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs – Benefits, Overdose, and Counterfeits

This week on The Tox Lab, we’re diving into the world of GLP-1 receptor agonists, including the well-known weight loss drug Ozempic.We explore how these drugs work and their potential benefits beyond weight loss, including effects on heart health. We then discuss a case of intentional Ozempic overdose, examining the clinical presentation and outcomes.Finally, we turn to the growing problem of counterfeit Ozempic — exploring what’s really in these fake products, why people are taking the risk, and the dangers this trend poses for public health.Join us as we unpack both the promise and the pitfalls of this so-called “miracle” drug.Hope you enjoy!Links to the papers we discussed:https://journals.lww.com/practicalpsychiatry/abstract/2024/11000/clinical_manifestations_of_semaglutide_overdose__a.10.aspxhttps://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2821502https://www.bmj.com/content/383/bmj.p2506.fullhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10739421/Disclaimer: All opinions are our own.Find us on instagram: @the_tox_labEmail us here: [email protected]