Adverse drug reaction patterns of GLP ‐1 receptor agonists approved for obesity treatment: Disproportionality analysis from global pharmacovigilance database

Apr 3, 2025Diabetes, obesity & metabolism

Unusual side effects of obesity drugs that activate GLP-1 receptors: Analysis of a global safety database

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Abstract

Analysis involved 24,725 individuals using liraglutide, 21,454 using semaglutide, and 11,538 using tirzepatide.

  • Tirzepatide had fewer reports of adverse drug reactions compared to liraglutide and semaglutide.
  • The strength of the pharmacovigilance association for tirzepatide was the lowest among the three medications.
  • Semaglutide was significantly associated with unusual adverse events, including suicidal ideation and behavior.
  • Other notable adverse events linked to semaglutide included hair loss and vision loss.
  • Statistical analysis indicated that the associations between semaglutide and these adverse events were significant.

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