The EMA's safety committee, PRAC, is reviewing data on the risk of suicidal thoughts and thoughts of self-harm associated with the use of drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists (dulaglutide, exenatide, liraglutide, lixisenatide and semaglutide), including Ozempic (semaglutide), Saxenda (liraglutide) and Wegova (semaglutide). These drugs are used to reduce weight and treat type 2 diabetes.
The review was initiated by Iceland's drug agency after reports of suicidal thoughts and self-harm in users of drugs containing liraglutide and semaglutide. To date, authorities have collected and are analyzing about 150 reports of poss...
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