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GLP-1 Overdose After Telehealth Dose Error | Durham News
A woman in Wendell nearly paid with her health after a risky GLP-1 weight-loss dose went horribly wrong—she injected 30 units instead of the recommended 60, triggering severe vomiting and pain that landed her in the hospital for three days and a $9,000 bill. Despite her college education, she admits she should’ve done more research, while blaming the telehealth doctor for unclear instructions. Since 2021, overdose and side effect reports for these drugs have skyrocketed over 1,000%, turning this into a growing public health crisis. The company hasn’t responded, leaving her to shoulder the…
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