Doctors have warned of some hidden and potentially fatal side effects of using Ozempic amid the increasing popularity of the weight loss medication in Kenya.

Originally developed to manage type 2 diabetes, Ozempic has now morphed into one of the most popular weight loss medications, thanks to its effectiveness and potency in helping individuals struggling to lose weight.

Ozempic was approved by US authorities to be used as a weight loss medication, and it has since garnered praise for its benefits, including instant weight loss as well as heart and kidney protection.

A number of Kenyan celebrities have, in recent times, promoted the medication while flaunting how it has helped shed excess weight without necessarily embarking on a journey.