Gastrointestinal safety of semaglutide and tirzepatide vs. placebo in obese individuals without diabetes: a systematic review and meta analysis

Apr 7, 2025Annals of Saudi Medicine

Gut safety of semaglutide and tirzepatide compared to placebo in obese people without diabetes

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Abstract

Overall GI adverse events were 1.86 times higher with both semaglutide and tirzepatide compared to placebo.

  • Tirzepatide is associated with a greater risk of gastrointestinal adverse events than semaglutide, with a risk ratio of 2.94.
  • Semaglutide increases the risk of gallbladder-related disorders, particularly cholelithiasis, by over 2.6 times.
  • Tirzepatide does not show a significant biliary risk.
  • Neither semaglutide nor tirzepatide significantly increases the risk of hepatic or pancreatic adverse events.
  • Most gastrointestinal adverse events reported are mild.

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