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GLP-1 agonists: depression, suicidal thoughts or behaviour?

 Adverse effects   In July 2023, the European pharmacovigilance committee (PRAC) decided to launch a review of GLP-1 agonists, following reports of suicidal thoughts and thoughts of self-harm. To what extent do GLP-1 agonists expose patients to a risk of depression, suicidal ideation, attempted suicide or suicide? This article summarises the main findings of our search of the literature for answers to this question.
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Source: "GLP-1 agonists: depression, suicidal thoughts or behaviour?" Prescrire Int 2024; 33 (258): 103-105. Subscribers only.

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