Joy Behar Opens Up About Dizziness During The View
Joy Behar revealed she has been dealing with dizzy spells, telling viewers on the Monday, July 6 episode of The View that she spent part of her Fourth of July weekend sleeping and getting acupuncture.
The 83-year-old co-host said she has felt unsteady while walking, and the moment quickly shifted from classic Behar humor to something more serious.
According to People, Behar told her co-hosts, “I got acupuncture because I’m dizzy,” then joked that she walks like she’s drunk, even though she does not drink.
Alyssa Farah Griffin also pointed out that Behar is sometimes escorted to her seat on the show. Behar said she does not know what is causing the issue.
Behar jokes through a real concern
I’ll give Behar this, her timing is still sharp. She can turn almost anything into a punchline. But there’s a difference between a funny TV moment and a symptom that should be taken seriously, especially when balance and aging are involved.
During the show, Behar joked about being “full of needles” because of Botox, Ozempic, and acupuncture. People highlighted that Behar previously said she takes weekly Ozempic injections and has lost 25 pounds, though she has not said Ozempic is the cause of her dizziness.
A fall viewers may remember
Back in 2022, Behar had a scary on-air moment when she fell out of her chair on The View. She joked about being clumsy, but she also made a serious point about falls and head injuries.
Behar warned viewers not to ignore symptoms, specifically after hitting their head. Symptoms included dizziness, blurred vision, or feeling like they want to sleep.
That advice still holds up today. The CDC says older adults who fall and hit their head should see a doctor right away to make sure they do not have a brain injury.
Ozempic and side effects
Ozempic has become one of those modern celebrity-culture topics that seems to show up everywhere. From talk shows, to red carpets and gossip pages. It’s strange watching a medication become part of the entertainment news cycle.
Harvard Health states that GLP-1 drugs, including Ozempic, can be effective for diabetes and weight loss, but they can also cause side effects. The most common are gastrointestinal issues, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation.
The FDA prescribing information for Ozempic also lists dizziness among other adverse reactions reported with the drug.
That does not prove it is behind Behar’s symptoms. Dizziness can come from many causes, including dehydration, blood pressure changes, inner ear problems, medication side effects, or other health issues.
Why falls become more serious with age
Information from the CDC shows that more than one out of four adults 65 and older falls each year, and falling once doubles the chance of falling again. The CDC also says about 3 million emergency department visits each year are tied to falls among older adults.
That’s the part that makes Behar’s comments feel bigger than a throwaway joke. A little dizziness can turn into a bad fall. A bad fall can change someone’s life in seconds.
Dizziness should not be brushed off
Behar handled the subject in her usual style, with a punchline ready to go. Still, the message underneath is simple.
Anyone dealing with repeated dizziness, balance issues, blurred vision, weakness, confusion, or symptoms after a fall should contact a doctor. That’s especially true for older adults. It is better to get checked than laugh it off and hope it passes.
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