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News,10 Jul 2023,5 mins

Weight loss drugs: How risky are they?

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They've been called 'game changers' and used by well-known figures including Elon Musk and Boris Johnson. Soon, they will soon be made available through the NHS. But there have been reports that some users have had thoughts of self-harm and suicide – prompting Europe's drug regulator to take a closer look. In this episode the BBC's health correspondent Michelle Roberts answers 5 questions on weight loss drugs – and how risky they are. (Photo: Getty Images)

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