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Kids Are Overdosing on GLP-1 Drugs, and It Can Get Dangerous Fast
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Gizmodo
The growing popularity of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound is having some unfortunate consequences.
But like any drug, GLP-1 medications have their side effects, which are typically gastrointestinal.
According to medical records viewed by WTHR, Jessa injected her stomach with her mother’s Mounjaro around December 16, 2024.
A growing trendSevere cases like Jessa’s are rare, but reports of GLP-1 overdoses are generally increasing.
The Indiana Poison Center told WTHR that poison control calls linked to GLP-1s doubled last year, from 153 calls in 2024 to 320 calls in 2025.