Some of these adverse effects reported were Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (a rare but life-threatening skin condition characterized by painful blisters and large areas of skin peeling), air embolism, thyroid dysfunction, and liver, kidney, and neurologic toxicity (The dark side of skin lightening- PubMed) With the proliferation of med-spas in an unregulated fashion, there is a risk of inadequately trained or untrained people giving IV injections in a non-sterile way, which can lead to sepsis and transmission of infections like HIV and hepatitis
Secondary benefits : weight loss, better diabetes management, improved overall metabolic healthbenefits we already accept for GLP-1 agents even ignoring brain effects
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Serious side effects requiring immediate medical attention: Pancreatitis: Severe, persistent abdominal pain that may radiate to the back, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting
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