‘Doctor, I started this after seeing it on Instagram’: Tales of weight-loss drugs in Delhi’s OPDs

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Young adults in Delhi increasingly self-administer weight-loss drugs like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide after seeing them on Instagram, bypassing medical supervision. Originally designed for diabetes and obesity treatment, these medications are being misused for rapid cosmetic weight loss. Doctors warn of serious side effects including nausea, dehydration, and nutritional deficiencies when used without proper medical evaluation and monitoring.

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