Experts explain the dangerous trend.
With budget Ozempic, many people are using polymer polyethylene glycol 3350, or PEG 3350 products like MiraLax. Though these medications do not require a prescription and can be found in your local drugstore , they come with risks—but more on that later.Jamie Alan, Ph.D.,
As a result, you may lose weight—but it’s not what you think. “The weight loss is essentially just fluid,” says, an assistant professor in the division of endocrinology at the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center. “You’re not actually losing fat. It’s not nearly the most efficient way to lose weight and it’s mostly temporary weight loss on top of that.”only FDA-approved for use as a type 2 diabetes medication—works.
PEG 3350 products can lead to diarrhea, Dr. Stanford says, which isn’t fun to deal with on its own. But these medications can dehydrate, which can lead to feelings of dizziness and even issues with electrolyte balance, Dr. Ali says. Keep this in mind, too, per Dr. Ali: When used often, PEG 3350 products can “overstimulate” your colon. “If patients use it on a frequent basis, their colon may not recover its natural function,” he says. Meaning, you may end up having trouble pooping normally if you’re abusing laxatives. Alan echoes that concern: “There is the worry that one will become dependent on the laxative to produce a bowel movement.”In short, no. You’re not actually losing fat, explains Dr. Shah.
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