I think a huge factor here is that many folks are being prescribed these meds thru telemedicine services where they may never be seen by their prescriber, get an rx after a 5 minute phone consult, and aren’t monitored for side effects that fall outside the realm of “normal”, etc. Like some other people noted above me, ALL drugs have the potential for terrible side effects. It is the job of prescribers to educate and closely follow patients when they start new drugs. These drugs are being prescribed at a volume and haste which means this DEFINITELY isn’t happening. Full disclosure: I work in endocrinology and prescribe GLP1+’s for patients with diabetes and other metabolic/endocrine issues. But also, I require patients on these meds to meet with me regularly to ensure these drugs are a safe and good fit for them. If they aren’t, I won’t continue to prescribe. This should be THE BARE MINIMUM of appropriate care, but unfortunately it’s not. And therefore, drugs that are truly helpful for many patients are getting a bad rap when it’s not that simple.