Source: Fox News
Summary
A new study published in Nature Health used artificial intelligence to analyze over 400,000 Reddit posts from more than 67,000 people taking GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, for diabetes or weight loss. The study found that nearly half of the users reported one or more side effects, including nausea, vomiting, constipation, menstrual irregularities, psychiatric symptoms, and fatigue. The researchers noted that these side effects may have been missed in clinical trials and that the study’s findings should be confirmed with more rigorous research.
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GLP-1 receptor agonists have been associated with gastrointestinal side effects, but this new study reveals some overlooked effects, including menstrual irregularities and psychiatric symptoms. The researchers used artificial intelligence to analyze Reddit posts, which may reflect a different population than clinical trials. The study’s findings should be confirmed with more rigorous research. The researchers also noted that patients on Reddit may not be typical of everyone taking these medications, and that the study can’t prove the drug caused the reported symptoms.
It’s not the first time we’ve seen medications have unexpected side effects that weren’t caught in clinical trials.
Author: Evan Null
