Christopher Mendias in Medscape (May 1, 2026): treat the peptide conversation like an illicit drug use conversation, eventually moving to a gentle follow-the-money discussion. The evidence base, what physicians need to know before prescribing Before prescribing any of these compounds, you have to articulate clinical reasoning, document the evidence you relied upon including its limitations, and demonstrate informed consent occurred
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According to legal filings and public reports, the severe side effects of Ozempic that were not properly addressed on past warning labels include: Vision loss (caused by NAION, a type of eye stroke) Gastrointestinal issues (e.g., ileus, gastroparesis, and bowel obstructions) Gallbladder problems Pancreatitis Blood clots and deep vein thrombosis Multiple scientific studies have suggested that these side effects, while relatively uncommon, may be more likely to occur if a patient is taking Ozempic or another GLP-1 drug compared to some other common diabetes drugs