Posted on 11/22/2023 5:29:34 PM PST by simpson96
An Australian mom who wanted to slim down in time for her daughter's wedding has died after taking anti-diabetic drugs known for inducing dramatic weight loss.
Trish Webster started taking Ozempic—the trade name of an injectable medication called semaglutide developed to treat type 2 diabetes—after struggling to lose weight through traditional means, her husband Roy Webster told "60 Minutes Australia." The 56-year-old, who did not have diabetes, saw a TV ad for Ozempic and obtained a prescription from her doctor in 2022 after learning that significant weight loss was one of the drug's side effects.
"Her daughter was getting married, and she just kept mentioning that dress that she wanted to wear," Roy recalled. "So, she went into drastic measures."
Trish was on Ozempic before switching to Saxenda, a liraglutide injectable that helps with chronic weight management, according to Roy.
He said Trish lost 35 pounds in five months, but also experienced severe nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. As Roy explained, "It was one big nightmare from there."
The situation took a turn on Jan. 16, when Roy noticed "brown stuff" coming out of Trish's mouth.
"I realized she wasn't breathing," he remembered, "and I started doing CPR."
Unfortunately, his efforts were to no avail and Trish died that night. Per 60 Minutes Australia, her cause of death was listed as acute gastrointestinal illness on her death certificate.
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Because she had a face like a bag of hammers. Can't spell Ozempic without some "Oz" nitwit like her...
Is she seeing a doctor? I’d hate to be in that position....good meds on one hand, bad meds on the other. I wish her well....
My wife has a very good doctor. At one point she was feeling bad and I took her to the ER. Lab tests said “low sodium”. The ER doc was too distracted to identify the cause. Her doctor knew immediately and adjusted her meds. Problem solved.
That’s great! Good to know. I also have been blessed with good doctors......now if they would just come up with a cure for arthritis....;)
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