{Dr. Raj Singh M.D. shares why patients should proceed with caution when using today’s weight-loss medications}
Dr. Raj Singh M.D., the primary care physician at HEALOR, a Las Vegas-based holistic primary care clinic, and the medical director of RAREV medspa, was featured on KTNV Channel 13 Las Vegas.
In the news segment, one of Singh’s patients was profiled for his successful weight-loss journey using the medication Mounjaro. Of greater focus in the story, however, was Singh’s views on the dangers of weight-loss drugs being available online without a prescription.
“I think the biggest [concern] is how easily they are available without proper bloodwork or a proper exam,” Dr. Singh said, while adding that getting your heart, kidney and liver function checked before taking the medications is critical. “[For example], there’s a huge risk of developing gallstones if you are losing weight too rapidly. So, we have medications we use prophylactically so you don’t develop gallstones.”
Blood clots are another potential side effect of the medications, Singh added, further emphasizing the need for medical oversight when using the drugs. He also said receiving fake pills or improper dosages from online sources is another risk. Even with these dangers, demand for the drugs continues to explode. Singh’s clinic receives between 10 and 15 inquiries for weight-loss medication daily.
To learn more about Dr. Raj Singh, visit healor.com/provider/raj-singhmd.
