- The MHRA is urging women using weight-loss injections like Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy, Saxenda, and Victoza to use effective contraception due to concerns about potential risks and unexpected pregnancies.
- The MHRA has received over 40 reports of pregnancies among women using these drugs, with some cases dubbed "Ozempic babies", and warns there is not enough safety data regarding the use of these injections during pregnancy.
- The agency advises that these drugs must not be used during pregnancy, while trying to conceive, or during breastfeeding, and recommends discontinuing use immediately if pregnancy occurs.
- Women taking Mounjaro should use condoms if they are on the pill, especially for the four weeks after starting Mounjaro and after any dose increase.
- The MHRA warns against buying weight-loss jabs from unregulated sellers and reminds users to report any adverse reactions or suspected fake products.
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Pregnancy warning to women taking Ozempic and Mounjaro after ‘baby boom’
