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Doctors warn of heat risks for GLP-1 drug users
Original: Amid heat wave, doctors warn of health risks for people taking GLP-1 drugs
As a heat wave grips much of the United States, doctors are warning that people taking GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, may face heightened health risks. These drugs can contribute to dehydration, which raises the danger of heat exhaustion and other heat-related illness. Health professionals are advising patients on GLP-1 therapies to drink plenty of fluids, limit strenuous outdoor activity, and watch for warning signs like dizziness and nausea during extreme temperatures.
Why now: An ongoing heat wave is prompting fresh medical warnings about dehydration risks linked to widely used weight-loss and diabetes drugs.
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