Research
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YouTube videos on semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) largely fail to adequately communicate critical safety risks, specifically the risk of aspiration during anesthesia, the persistence of side effects due to the drug's long half-life, the risk of counterfeit drugs, and the lack of long-term data.
Do not rely on YouTube videos for safety information about semaglutide. They often miss critical risks like aspiration during surgery, the persistence of side effects due to the drug's long half-life, and the danger of counterfeit products. Always consult a physician for personalized advice and safety monitoring.
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The analyzed videos lacked coverage of several important aspects, including the lack of long-term data, the persistence of side effects due to the long half-life of semaglutide, and the risk of counterfeit drugs.
Why this rating
Mixed methods study of 189 videos, rigorous content analysis using GQS and DISCERN.
Source
Online Information About Side Effects and Safety Concerns of Semaglutide: Mixed Methods Study of YouTube Videos
Andy Wai Kan Yeung et al. · JMIR Infodemiology · 2025
DOI 10.2196/59767
cross_sectional · n=189Cited 7×
Read the paper DOI resolved against Crossref · corpus check 2026-06-10
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