Pharmacovigilance analysis of neurological adverse events associated with GLP-1 receptor agonists based on the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System

May 24, 2025Scientific reports

Neurological side effects linked to GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs reported to the FDA

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Abstract

Among 28,953 neurological adverse event reports associated with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, 19 distinct signals were identified.

  • Common include dizziness, tremor, and taste disorder.
  • The median time from treatment initiation to onset of neurological adverse events was 32 days.
  • Nearly 45.28% of these adverse events occurred within the first 30 days of treatment.
  • Different statistical methods confirmed the reliability of the identified signals.
  • Findings indicate the necessity for increased clinical awareness regarding these potential adverse events.

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Key numbers

28,953
NAE Reports
Total neurological adverse event reports linked to GLP-1 RAs in FAERS.
31 days
Median Time-to-Onset
Median time from GLP-1 RA initiation to NAE occurrence.
11.58%
Percentage of in Reports
Proportion of among all reported adverse events for GLP-1 RAs.

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