Adverse event comparison between glucagon‐like peptide‐1 receptor agonists and other antiobesity medications following bariatric surgery

Jun 27, 2024Diabetes, obesity & metabolism

Side effects of weight-loss drugs with glucagon-like peptide-1 action compared to other drugs after weight-loss surgery

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Abstract

Among 599 patients who underwent bariatric surgery, GLP-1 receptor agonists were not associated with higher odds of adverse events.

  • The median age of the patients was 47.8 years, with 83% identifying as female.
  • The median time from surgery to the initiation of antiobesity medications was 30 months.
  • Using GLP-1 receptor agonists did not show a significantly higher risk of adverse events, with adjusted odds ratios of 1.1.
  • Initiating antiobesity medications 12 months or more after surgery was associated with a significantly lower risk of adverse events.

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1.1
Odds of Adverse Events
Adjusted odds ratio for GLP-1RA vs. non-GLP-1RA AOMs
0.01
Lower Odds of Any
Odds ratio for AOM initiation ≥12 months after surgery vs. <12 months
21%
Total Body Weight Loss
Weight loss at 12 months after AOM initiation

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