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Urgent fat jabs warning as hundreds of women report ‘dangerous and scary’ side effects including ‘multiple meltdowns’
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FAT jabs could pose a risk to mental health as hundreds of female users are reporting symptoms of anxiety and depression.
The injections’ popularity has rocketed and private prescriptions are set to hit one million this year.
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But more than 2,000 patients have joined a Facebook group seeking help for panic attacks and severe anxiety.
One user told The Sun her mental health nosedived after being prescribed Mounjaro — a brand name for tirzepatide — which the NHS plans to roll out to a quarter of a million people over the next three years.
The 32-year-old, who had her anxiety under control, ended up in A&E and a mental health crisis house in Manchester after experiencing suicidal thoughts.
She said: “I had feelings I’ve never had in my life and multiple meltdowns.
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“More and more people are taking this drug, and I seriously believe it’s dangerous.”
She joined a social media support group of more than 2,000 people, who say they experienced similar reactions.
The page says: “Our group is fast growing now, as more people start taking these meds and experiencing these scary side effects.”
TV’s Danielle Mason, who starred in My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding and is sister to EastEnders actress Jessie Wallace, said her mental health took a hit on the jabs.
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She told Fabulous magazine: “I’ve been sick and had diarrhoea, but worse was my mental health.
“I got terrible anxiety and panic attacks.”
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A review last year by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency did not find a link between the jabs and suicide risks.
But a Taiwan study found risk of psychiatric disorders doubled after taking the jabs.
A spokesman for Mounjaro manufacturer Lilly UK said: “We encourage patients to consult their doctor or other healthcare professional regarding any side effects.”
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Fat jabs fact vs fiction
By Vanessa Chalmers
IN a world with soaring obesity rates, fat jabs have arrived and taken the world of the rich and beautiful by storm.
The injections have allegedly helped celebrities like Elon Musk, Sharon Osbourne and even Prime Minister Boris Johnson shed the pounds.
But there is a dark side to these “miracle jabs”.
UK health chiefs are investigating 20 deaths that have been reported as being potentially linked to the injections.
Several celebs, including model Lottie Moss and actor Stephen Fry, have opened up about all the horrible side effects they experienced while taking the jabs, from contorting on the floor to violent sickness.
Ian Budd, pharmacist forand MyBMI, says: “Using injectable weight-loss medications for cosmetic reasons or without a medical need is not recommended and can be potentially harmful.
“They are not a quick fix or a way to lose a few pounds before a holiday.
“Misuse of these medications can lead to serious health consequences and should be avoided.”
Dr Iqbal added: “They are for the management of chronic obesity, so they may not be the first step to take if your weight gain has been more recent or over a shorter period of time.”
Eligiblity hinges on having a body mass index of 30-35 (obese category), coupled with weight-related health issues such as hypertension or type 2 diabetes.
Fat jabs aren't available over the counter, you need to have a prescription to take them.
Aside from getting a prescription via the NHS, you also have the option for paying for a private prescription.
Your eligibility will still need to be assessed by a pharmacist or GP, according to .
But an influx of skinny jabs on the black market has resulted in people becoming sick and even risking death.
Experts warned a legitimate prescriber will have their credentials listed in registers provided by the General Medical Council or General Pharmaceutical Council and pharmacies should be registered with the GPhC.
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