56 year old Australian woman wanted to lose weight for daughter's wedding; passed away
Trish Webster, a 56 year old woman from Australia died due to gastrointestinal illness that happened because of Ozempic drug. Now her husband is warning that the medication is “not worth it at all,” NewYork Post reported. Webster wanted to "squeeze into her dream dress for her daughter’s nuptials," the media reported.
She did lose weight initially
Webster lost a lot of weight initially after taking the medicine, however later she started developing side effects. "On Jan. 16, just a few months before her daughter’s wedding, Webster’s husband allegedly found her unconscious with a brown liquid seeping out of her mouth," the media reported. Her husband told the media that she was not breathing and he started doing CPR. However, she died that night and the cause of death was listed as acute gastrointestinal illness.
What is Ozempic?
Ozempic is a brand name for semaglutide, a prescription medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It belongs to a class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists and is administered as a once-weekly injection. Ozempic works by stimulating the release of insulin, reducing blood sugar levels, and promoting weight loss. It also helps control appetite and can be used in conjunction with other diabetes medications. This drug has been shown to improve blood sugar management and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
How does Ozempic work in weight loss?
Ozempic (semaglutide) can contribute to weight loss in individuals with type 2 diabetes through several mechanisms. It belongs to the GLP-1 receptor agonist class, which acts to lower blood sugar levels while promoting weight loss. Semaglutide stimulates the release of insulin and inhibits glucagon, leading to reduced appetite and food intake. It also delays gastric emptying, making people feel full for longer. Additionally, it may affect the brain's reward center, reducing cravings for high-calorie foods. These combined effects can lead to gradual and sustained weight loss in individuals using Ozempic, making it a valuable option for those with both diabetes and a desire to manage their weight.
This is when Ozempic becomes fatal
When the drug, which is actually prescribed for diabetes, blocks the intestines and slows down the stomach too much it leads to gastrointestinal illness, the same way it happened with Webster. Medically this is called ileus. In this case, blockage in the intestines leads to buildup of food material as a result of this no food, gas or liquid can get through the body.
18 cases of intestinal blockage or ileus were reported to the US FDA
"The FDA has received more than 8,500 reports of gastrointestinal issues among people taking medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, the latter of which is approved for weight loss. Ileus is mentioned in 33 cases, including two deaths, of people taking drugs containing semaglutide, which is the active ingredient in Ozempic, Wegovy, and another widely used weight loss drug called Mounjaro," the US FDA said in a statement released in September.
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