Lottie Moss reveals how Ozempic hospital dash changed her life but admits she’ll ‘never say never’ to taking it again
LOTTIE Moss has revealed how her Ozempic hospital dash and terrifying seizure changed her life, while admitting she’d “never say never” to taking it again.
The stunning 26-year-old took the controversial appetite suppressing jab despite only weighing nine stone, and speaking on her Dream On podcast she said she’d “rather die than take it again” after a health battle that happened as a result of it.
It was in hospital that she learned she’d been taking a much higher dose than was safe for her body.
Lottie said: “We go and see one of the nurses and she’s like ‘how much of a dose are you taking?’ I was like however much and she was like ‘oh my god, that’s so not the amount you should be taking.’”
Kate Moss’ half-sister Lottie also shared that she’d had a seizure while in the hospital.
But now, as a result of what happened, the star has completely overhauled her lifestyle and has embarked on a big health kick.
Lottie spoke to The Sun at the boohoo Cyber Party and shared whether she’d use Ozempic to lose weight again.
“I think you never say never to anything,” Lottie said, adding: “But honestly I’m really working out loads now instead and I’ve lost a bunch of weight from that.
“I’m trying to eat well now and be happy.”
Lottie, who looked incredible at the event in a plunging black dress, also confirmed that she’s “newly single” after being dumped by musician ex Evan Campbell.
She wrote on X in September: “Just got dumped so I guess it’s feral fall.”
As well as embracing a new love for fitness and healthy eating, the star said she’s also dating again and feels like she’s going from “a girl to a woman.”
Lottie’s fitness overhaul comes after she discussed her negative relationship with dieting.
She first started modelling seriously at 18 when she moved to London and was given a personal trainer who restricted her from eating certain foods
Lottie said she hit her lowest ebb during the covid pandemic, gauging on food and not exercising. She gained over a stone and said she’s struggled to lose it ever since.
Everything you need to know about fat jabs
Weight loss jabs are a hot media topic at the moment, with hundreds of success stories from people who shed the pounds.
In March 2023, the NHS announced it would make Wegovy, a drug made by Danish firm Novo Nordisk, available on prescription to thousands of obese Brits.
It contains the drug semaglutide, which is said to have helped reality star Kim Kardashian and Twitter boss Elon Musk lose weight.
Wegovy, which helped a third of people reduce their weight by 20 per cent in trials, is now available from pharmacies like Boots.
How do they work?
The jabs work by suppressing your appetite, making you eat less and therefore lose weight.
To do this, semaglutide mimics the role of a natural hormone, called GLP-1.
GLP-1 is part of the signalling pathway that tells your body you have eaten, and prepares it to use the energy that comes from your food.
London GP and founder of wellgoodwellbeing.com, Dr Zoe Watson, said: “Your body naturally produces an appetite regulating hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1.
“These jabs work by regulating your appetite, which can lead to eating fewer calories and losing weight.”
Aren’t they diabetes drugs?
Semaglutide, the active drug in Wegovy, was originally sold under the name Ozempic specifically for diabetes patients.
But people started noticing it helped suppress their appetites, stopping them eating as much and helping them shed the pounds.
Novo Nordisk then developed Wegovy, which contains the same chemical but at higher doses specifically to aid weight loss.
Wegovy is not prescribed for diabetes patients.
Can I get them?
Wegovy is offered on prescription to obese adults given specialist weight loss treatment.
The NHS currently also offers a similar drug called Saxenda, or liraglutide.
Both are only available throught specialist weight management services, which means you have to be referred to clinics led by experts.
GPs can’t prescribe them on their own, Dr Watson said.
The jabs have to be taken as part of an overall programme to help with lifestyle changes and psychological support to get the best effect from the medication prescribed.
Are there any risks?
Like all medicines, the jabs do not come without side effects.
Around half of people taking the drug experience gut issues, including sickness, bloating, acid reflux, constipation and diarrhoea.
Dr Sarah Jarvis, GP and clinical consultant at patient.info, said: “One of the more uncommon side effects is severe acute pancreatitis, which is extremely painful and happens to one in 500 people.”
Other uncommon side effects include altered taste, kidney problems, allergic reactions, gallbladder problems and hypoglycemia.
What other options are there?
Mounjaro (brand name for tirzepatide) also came onto the market in early 2024.
Like Wegovy, tirzepatide stems from a drug originally designed to treat diabetes.
The weekly injection helped overweight people drop more than two stone in 18 months.
It is available with to order with a prescription online from pharmacies including Superdrug and LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor.
It works in a similar way to Wegovy and Saxenda, but is more effective.
Dr Mitra Dutt from LloydsPharmacy says: “Based on clinical trials, 96 per cent of people were able to lose more than five per cent of their body fat using Mounjaro. In similar trials, 84 per cent of people lost more than five per cent of their body weight on Wegovy, and 60 per cent on Saxenda.
“Mounjaro works by activating two hormonal receptors (GIP and GLP-1), which enhance insulin production, improve insulin sensitivity, and work to decrease food intake.”
Meanwhile, medics have voiced concern over the growing number of people turning to ‘skinny jabs’ to get into shape.
They are supposed to be prescription-only for medical purposes but are easy to buy privately for people looking to shed a few pounds.
NHS England’s medical director, Professor Sir Stephen Powis, said: “Drugs including Ozempic and Wegovy should only be used by people prescribed them for obesity or diabetes.
“I’m worried about reports that people are misusing them – they are not intended as a quick fix for people trying to get ‘beach body ready’.
“Buying medication online without a doctor’s supervision can lead to complications and dangerous consequences.”