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health2 years ago•2 min saved

"Study Reveals Semaglutide Drugs Like Ozempic, Wegovy May Reduce Suicidal Thoughts, Despite FDA Scrutiny"

A study funded by the National Institutes of Health found that users of the diabetes and obesity drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, which contain semaglutide, had a significantly lower risk of suicidal thoughts compared to those on other medications for the same conditions. The research comes amid regulatory reviews of anecdotal reports linking semaglutide to self-harm thoughts. The study analyzed records from over 1.8 million patients and suggests a need for further investigation and longer-term patient monitoring. The findings are in line with Novo Nordisk's data, which has not shown a causal link between semaglutide and suicidal thoughts or self-harm.

via The Associated Press|

##diabetesobesitymedication #health

health-and-medicine2 years ago•3 min saved

"Study Confirms Popular Weight Loss Drugs Ozempic, Wegovy Do Not Raise Suicide Risk"

A study published in Nature Medicine has found no evidence that the weight loss and diabetes drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, which contain the active ingredient semaglutide, increase the risk of suicidal thoughts. The research, which analyzed health records of millions of U.S. patients, actually showed a lower risk of suicidal ideation among those taking semaglutide compared to other medications for obesity and type 2 diabetes. This comes as a positive sign amidst ongoing investigations by health agencies in Europe and the U.S. into the potential side effects of these popular drugs. Further research is needed to explore any causal relationships and long-term effects, as well as the potential of semaglutide in curbing addiction and compulsive behaviors.

via Forbes|

##health-and-medicine #ozempic

health2 years ago•3 min saved

"Study Reveals GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic and Wegovy Unlikely to Raise Suicidal Thought Risk"

A comprehensive U.S. study has found that Novo Nordisk's diabetes and obesity medications, Ozempic and Wegovy, which contain the active ingredient semaglutide, are not associated with an increase in suicidal thoughts. Contrarily, the study, which analyzed electronic medical records of over 1.8 million patients, indicated a lower risk of new and recurrent suicidal thoughts among users of semaglutide compared to those on other weight loss or diabetes drugs. This research may alleviate concerns raised by previous reports and regulatory investigations into the potential mental health side effects of GLP-1 agonist drugs like semaglutide.

via Reuters.com|

##diabetesmedication #health

health-and-medicine2 years ago•3 min saved

"Study Reveals GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic and Wegovy Unlikely to Raise Suicidal Ideation Risk"

A large study funded by the National Institutes of Health found that users of the diabetes drug Ozempic and the obesity drug Wegovy had a slightly lower risk of suicidal thoughts compared to those not taking these medications. This research comes after concerns were raised by a European drug safety agency regarding potential links between these drugs and suicidal thoughts. The study, which analyzed electronic health records from over 100 million people, did not find an increased risk of suicidal ideation, providing reassurance about the safety of these drugs. However, the study was observational and further research is needed to establish cause and effect. The findings are timely as the European Medicines Agency continues its investigation into the safety of these drugs.

via The New York Times|

##drugsafety #health-and-medicine