We looked at this class of weight loss drugs a year ago, and they've only gotten more popular — and more controversial. We’re hearing that these kinds of drugs can be tough on your stomach, and that the weight loss comes with worrisome loss of muscle. We’ve also heard claims that they might increase your risk of suicide. So — should we be freaking out here?? We talk to endocrinologist Dr. Vibha Singhal, neuroscientist Dr. Nora Volkow, and gastroenterologist Dr. Michael Camilleri.  This episode does deal with depression and suicidal thoughts. Here are some crisis hotlines: United States: <a href="https://988lifeline.org/">US National Suicide Prevention Lifeline</a> Dial 988 (Online chat available); <a href="https://www.crisistextline.org/text-us/">US Crisis Text Line</a> Text “HOME” to 741741Australia:<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/"> Lifeline </a>13 11 14 (Online chat available)Canada: <a href="https://suicideprevention.ca/Need-Help">Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention</a> (See link for phone numbers listed by province)United Kingdom: <a href="http://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help-you/contact-us">Samaritans</a> 116 123 (UK and ROI)Full list of international hotlines <a href="https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines">here</a> Find our transcript here: <a href="https://bit.ly/ScienceVsOzempic2Scarier">https://bit.ly/ScienceVsOzempic2Scarier</a> Chapters:In this episode, we cover:(00:00) What are the fears around these weight loss drugs? (04:46) Do these drugs melt your muscles?(11:49) Do these drugs increase the risk of suicidal thoughts? (16:15) Can they really paralyze your stomach?(30:25) Some good news!(33:36) How Did You Find the Bezoar?CREDITSThis episode was produced by Rose Rimler, with help from Wendy Zukerman, Meryl Horn, Michelle Dang, and Joel Werner. We’re edited by Blythe Terrell. Fact checking by Erica Akiko Howard. Recording assistance from Selena Seay-Reynolds. Mix and sound design by Bobby Lord and Peter Leonard. Music written by Bumi Hidaka, Emma Munger, Peter Leonard, So Wylie and Bobby Lord. Thanks to all of the researchers we spoke to for this episode, including Dr. Kristen Beavers, Dr. Ellen Fallows, Dr. Joseph Henson, Dr. Dimitrios Papamargaritis, Prof. Roger McIntyre, Prof. Russ Waitman, Dr. Sahib Khalsa,, Dr. Travis Masterson, and Dr. Etienne Wang. Thanks also to Bryant Smith and Lori Segal. And special thanks to the listeners on these medications who checked back in with us.   A special thanks to the Zukerman Family and Joseph Lavelle Wilson.Science Vs is a Spotify Studios Original. Listen for free on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us and tap the bell for episode notifications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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