The agency received reports of patients taking up to 20 times the prescribed dosage, causing some to be hospitalized.{ai:summary}<p>The FDA issued a stark warning over dosing errors with compounded versions of Ozempic, a weight-loss drug, after reports of patients taking up to 20 times the prescribed doses. This reckless self-medication led to serious health issues, including hospitalizations.</p><p>Compounded drugs aren’t FDA-approved, raising alarms on their safety and efficacy. The agency has cautioned against their use, particularly amid shortages of the FDA-approved products. The stakes are high when it comes to health, folks. #health</p>

Some Health Care Providers Are Prescribing Incorrect Doses Of Compounded Ozempic—Causing Possible Overdoses, FDA Warns

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