Comedian Park Na Rae has been engulfed in controversies, started and fueled by her former managers’ various accusations such as workplace bullying and illegal medical practices.
As Park Na Rae faces allegations of being prescribed the narcotic appetite suppressant known as “butterfly medicine,” family medicine specialist Min Hye Yeon has highlighted its dangers.
On the 17th, Min Hye Yeon released a video on YouTube. She said,
Since news articles about appetite suppressants like butterfly medicine frequently appear, I thought it would be good to summarize appetite suppression for you all again, especially at this time. While we commonly call them diet drugs, the accurate term is appetite suppressants. In other words, taking these medications does not automatically lead to weight loss. They have limitations in increasing metabolism automatically, and excessively increasing metabolism can be dangerous. Therefore, these drugs only regulate appetite to help reduce calorie intake.
– Min Hye Yeon
She added, “Taking these drugs doesn’t guarantee weight loss immediately; rather, by reducing appetite, people eat less, which causes calorie intake to be lower than calorie consumption, leading to gradual weight loss. The problem is these drugs are psychotropic substances. Since they act on the brain, they can cause severe side effects and carry high risks of misuse or even drug addiction.”
She continued, “Many people experience palpitations and dry mouth after taking the medication. Because they affect neurotransmitters in the brain, some people also suffer from side effects like hand tremors, insomnia, depression, anxiety, or mood regulation disorders.”
Min Hye Yeon emphasized,
Some people ignore the prescribed treatment duration and take them long-term by visiting multiple hospitals, which is very dangerous. Clinical trials for drug approval are conducted short-term, so long-term safety is not established. Moreover, as I mentioned before, there is a high risk of abuse and addiction.” She advised, “Because of the significant risk of addiction and unexpected side effects, these drugs must be taken only short-term—within three months—under proper medical supervision and education by a doctor.
– Min Hye Yeon
The specialist concluded, “Remember, dieting is not just for aesthetics but for a healthy body and mind. Set healthy diet goals and methods suitable for you, and instead of a 2-3 month short-term race, consider making the entire year of 2026 your dieting period, aiming for a slow but sustainable and healthy approach.”
As Park Na Rae is under suspicion of being prescribed narcotic medications for dieting by the so-called “injection auntie,” the attention from the public has likely put a stop to such practices and thus saving the comedian from its terrible side effects.