That is a substantial rate for a side effect that neither semaglutide nor tirzepatide produces at any meaningful frequency
Cognitive function: A randomised controlled trial by Baker et al
The risk of misuse especially among young people seeking cosmetic weight loss is real
They reported drinking more than seven drinks in a week, if they were women, or 14 if they were men, within the last month, with two or more heavy drinking episodes, defined as at least four drinks at a time for women or five for men
this deeply concerning trend underscores the need for greater understanding among healthcare providers, especially plastic surgeons, who are increasingly faced with patients seeking these medications for cosmetic purposes (Han et al., 2024)
Reference: Emerging Use of BPC-157 in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine: A Systematic Review (2024)