Study: Diabetes, Obesity Drugs Not Linked to Suicidal Thoughts — VOA Learning English
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A large U.S. study found no evidence that taking Ozempic or Wegovy is tied to an increase in suicidal thoughts, researchers reported recently.
Both Ozempic for type 2 diabetes and the obesity treatment Wegovy have the same active ingredient, semaglutide.
The analysis included electronic medical record data from more than 1.8 million patients. Researchers actually found a lower risk of new and recurring suicidal thoughts in those taking semaglutide compared to those using other medications for weight loss or diabetes.
Semaglutide belongs to a class of drugs known as GLP-1 agonists, which were designed to treat type 2 diabetes. In addition to helping control blood sugar levels, the drugs produce…
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