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Weight Loss Drugs Surge in Poison Calls | Health and Fitness News
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have sparked a dramatic rise in poison control calls—jumping from 1,000–1,500 annually before 2021 to over 8,000 by 2023. The surge coincides with their expanded use for weight loss, not diabetes, leading to more prescriptions and more dosing errors. Most incidents are accidental—people taking daily instead of weekly doses or skipping the gradual escalation. Experts say clearer guidance from doctors and pharmacists could prevent these preventable harms, reminding us that even powerful meds need proper education to stay safe. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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