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Death of law student linked to popular weight loss shot

A law student's death is linked to a popular weight loss drug, raising questions about its safety.

By · Published August 11, 2026 at 12:34 UTC · Updated August 11, 2026 at 12:34 UTC

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Questions people are asking

What is tirzepatide?

Tirzepatide is a weight loss drug sold under the brand name Mounjaro.

What are the side effects of tirzepatide?

Tirzepatide has been associated with serious side effects, including pancreatitis and thyroid tumors.

Has the FDA issued a warning about tirzepatide?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not yet issued a warning about tirzepatide.

What happened

A 19-year-old law student has died after using the weight loss drug tirzepatide, also sold under the brand name Mounjaro. The student was found dead on a bathroom floor next to an empty vial of the drug. The student had told family members of feeling nauseous before death. The student's death has been linked to tirzepatide by a coroner's report, according to coverage from Yahoo News and The Sun.

The student was studying abroad in California. The student's death is being investigated by local authorities. The student's family has not yet released a statement. The student's name has not been released.

The drug has been associated with other serious side effects, including pancreatitis and thyroid tumors. Food and Drug Administration has not yet issued a warning about the drug. The drug's manufacturer, Eli Lilly, has not yet commented on the student's death.

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