Dr. Terry Dubrow slams Jillian Michaels over anti-Ozempic stance: ‘I’m not here to debate with a personal trainer. OK?’

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Jillian Michaels over her anti-Ozempic opinions.Dubrow exclusively told “TMZ Live” on Wednesday that Michaels, who hosts the podcast “Keeping It Real,” has no business recommending anything to do with the miracle weight-loss drug.“I think the situation is becoming even more concerning as new information gets out about the drugs,” Michaels told E!

News. “Two years from now, you’re going to see the fallout from this, just like we did with all the other diet drugs over the years.”Dubrow fired back in a short video posted on the “TMZ Live” Website, taking several potshots at Michaels.“As a board-certified physician and a certified expert for the California medical board, I’m not here to debate scientific and medical issues with a personal trainer, OK?” Dubrow said.“What I’m concerned about, is that someone of great influence like [Michaels] will limit people’s interest in treating the disease of obesity with these new miracle weight-loss drugs.”Dubrow, speaking to “TMZ Live” from his operating room, and wearing a medical gown and cap, criticized Michaels for saying “there will be a massive fallout with the long-term use of Ozempic” and that “people are gonna get used to it like they get used to coffee — and the side effect are so bad you shouldn’t even try it.”While Dubrow did agree with Michaels that “diet and exercise are critical,” he said that “to belittle these incredible weight loss drugs is sending the wrong message.”“Do not listen to her,” he said. “If you are obese, you are at risk for major causes of mortality.