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Evaluating the safety profile of semaglutide: an updated meta-analysis
Frederick Berro Rivera2024
Eloise Arias-AguirreZedrick Aguirre
Average · 63rd Percentile
2 citations · Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Summary

1 Sample Definition And Size

The meta-analysis included 23 randomized controlled trials with a combined sample size of 57,911 participants, assessing the safety of semaglutide compared to placebo across various patient populations and treatment durations.

2 Study Type

Meta-analysis

3 Conflicts Of Interest

The authors did not declare any conflicts of interest in the study.

4 Results Summary

The meta-analysis found that semaglutide was generally well-tolerated, with a low incidence of adverse events. The most common adverse events were gastrointestinal in nature, specifically nausea and vomiting. No significant differences were observed between semaglutide and comparator groups regarding cardiovascular adverse events, sudden cardiac death, adverse events leading to death, hypoglycemia, or new-onset neoplasms.

Abstract

Semaglutide is increasingly used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity. Ensuring the safety of this medication is crucial for its clinical use. This meta-analysis evaluates the safety profile of semaglutide across patient populations and treatment durations.

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