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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Julia Musto

Fatigue, low energy – or something more serious: What sudden weight loss could mean, even from GLP-1s

Weight loss drugs have helped millions of Americans rapidly shed dozens of pounds in a matter of just months, driving up the usage of the shots and leading drugmakers to test even stronger medications.

But rapid weight loss – whether achieved by using the medications, dieting or losing weight unintentionally – comes with multiple physical consequences.

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