Study overview
Researchers pulled de-identified emergency department data from 2021 through 2023.
Cases were flagged when semaglutide was listed as the primary or secondary suspect drug.
Symptoms driving ER care
Top complaints included intractable vomiting, abdominal pain, rapid heart rate, and severe constipation.
One in five visits involved patients who mixed alcohol or other appetite suppressants with GLP-1 drugs.
Compounded products appear frequently
Clinicians noted that many syringes lacked FDA-approved labeling, making it difficult to verify strength.
Dose miscalculationsâespecially among telehealth clinicsâwere cited in 31% of the encounters.
How this feeds litigation
ER notes provide time-stamped evidence that injuries occurred soon after injections.
Attorneys can subpoena hospital pharmacy logs to trace whether compounded products were used.
When to seek emergency care
- Persistent vomiting lasting more than 24 hours
- Signs of dehydration such as dizziness or reduced urination
- Sharp abdominal pain paired with bloating or inability to pass stool