Tag: side effects
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Drugs Without Nausea: Scientists Target Brain to Separate Side Effects
Overview: Aiming to keep the appetite, not the nausea Nausea is a common hurdle for millions using modern weight-loss medications, from GLP-1 receptor agonists to newer formulations. As scientists race to expand the benefits of these drugs, a central question guides the research: can the brain’s pathways be fine-tuned so that the appetite-suppressing effects remain,…
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MHRA Urges Public to Report Medicine Side Effects and Suspect Counterfeits During MedSafetyWeek
Overview: MedSafetyWeek Spotlight on Medicines Safety As the tenth annual MedSafetyWeek kicks off, regulatory bodies and health organisations from more than 130 regulators across 117 countries unite to emphasise a simple, powerful idea: report safety concerns about medicines and medical devices. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the United Kingdom is joining…
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TikTok Trend to Health Trap: The Dark Side of Ozempic and Mounjaro for Weight Loss
From Diabetes Therapy to Weight-Loss Trend What began as diabetes therapy has quickly become a cultural phenomenon in the realm of weight loss. Medications such as Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy—designed to improve blood sugar control—are now trending as quick fixes for shedding pounds. But doctors warn that this trend may be more illusion than lasting…
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Tramadol: Limited relief for chronic pain, higher risks
Summary: What the new analysis shows about tramadol and chronic pain A recent pooled data analysis published online in BMJ Evidence Based Medicine questions the overall value of tramadol for chronic pain management. The review suggests that while tramadol can slightly reduce pain, the magnitude of relief may be below what many clinicians and patients…
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GLP-1 Weight-Loss Injections: 25kg Drop, Gallbladder Risks
The Promise of Rapid Weight Loss and the Reality GLP-1 receptor agonists used for obesity treatment have become a beacon for people seeking fast results. These medications mimic gut hormones that control appetite, slow digestion, and help reduce calorie intake. For many, the outcomes are dramatic enough to change daily habits. But the same therapy…