Gemma Collins has opened up about the side effects she experienced while using weight loss medication, revealing that she suffered from gallbladder issues. The 45-year-old reality star, known for her appearances on The Only Way Is Essex, spoke to her campmates on I'm A Celebrity about her journey.
Collins described feeling 'liberated' initially when the medication curbed her appetite. However, after increasing her dose to 15mg, she began to experience pain. 'I didn't want that bread, but that was in the very beginning,' she said, adding that a few weeks later she felt discomfort.
In August, Collins was left in 'excruciating' pain while celebrating her fiancé Rami Hawash's birthday. A scan revealed gallstones, which have been linked to the use of Mounjaro, the medication she was taking. Collins later microdosed the drug to reduce side effects.
A spokesperson for Eli Lilly, the manufacturer of Mounjaro, confirmed that gallstones are a common side effect, affecting up to 1 in 10 people. Collins, who has lost about 3½ stone, said she feels good and is focused on being healthier rather than being 'stick thin'.
