Expert Opinion on Drug Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 9
Published: July 15, 2024
Tirzepatide
is
a
novel
dual
gastric
inhibitory
polypeptide
(GIP)
and
glucagon-like
peptide-1
receptor
agonist
(GLP-1
RA)
for
type
2
diabetes
or
obesity.
To
explore
the
safety
profile
of
tirzepatide
in
real-world
clinical
applications.
JAMA,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
332(7), P. 571 - 571
Published: Aug. 20, 2024
Obesity
affects
approximately
19%
of
women
and
14%
men
worldwide
is
associated
with
increased
morbidity.
Antiobesity
medications
(AOMs)
modify
biological
processes
that
affect
appetite
significantly
improve
outcomes,
such
as
type
2
diabetes,
hypertension,
dyslipidemia.
Annals of Internal Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
177(8), P. 1004 - 1015
Published: July 15, 2024
A
major
concern
has
recently
emerged
about
a
potential
link
between
glucagon-like
peptide-1
receptor
agonists
(GLP-1
RAs)
and
increased
risk
for
suicidal
ideation
behaviors
based
on
International
Classification
of
Diseases
codes.
Diabetologia,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
67(11), P. 2471 - 2480
Published: Aug. 5, 2024
Abstract
Aims/hypothesis
Regulators
worldwide
are
reviewing
safety
data
on
glucagon-like
peptide-1
receptor
agonists
(GLP-1RA),
following
reports
by
the
Icelandic
Medicines
Agency
in
July
2023
of
suicidal
ideation
and
self-injury
(SIS)
individuals
taking
liraglutide
semaglutide.
We
aimed
to
assess
risk
SIS
new
users
GLP-1RA
when
compared
with
sodium-glucose
cotransporter
2
inhibitors
(SGLT-2i)
users,
prescribed
treat
type
diabetes
obesity.
Methods
This
is
a
cohort
study
combining
several
population-wide
databases
covering
Spanish
population
five
million
inhabitants,
including
all
adults
obesity
who
initiated
treatment
either
or
SGLT-2i
for
from
2015
2021.
To
estimate
comparative
effect
SIS,
we
employed
user,
active
comparator
design
carried
out
multivariable
Cox
regression
modelling
inverse
probability
weighting
(IPTW)
based
propensity
scores.
performed
stratified
sensitivity
analyses.
Results
included
3040
patients
initiating
11,627
SGLT-2i.
When
treated
SGLT-2i,
those
group
were
younger
(55
vs
60
years
old,
p
<0.001),
had
more
anxiety
(49.4%
41.5%,
sleep
disorders
(43.2%
34.1%,
<0.001)
depression
(24.4%
19.0%,
obese
(35.1%
BMI
≥40
15.1%,
<0.001).
After
score
weighting,
standardised
mean
differences
between
groups
<0.1
covariates,
showing
adequate
balance
at
baseline
after
adjustment.
In
main
per-protocol
analyses
found
no
evidence
that
increased
incidence
(HR
1.04;
95%
CI
0.35,
3.14).
Intention-to-treat
resulted
an
HR
1.36
(95%
0.51,
3.61).
excluding
information
using
imputation
missing
values,
respective
HRs
0.89
0.26,
3.14)
1.29
0.42,
3.92).
Stratified
showed
subgroups.
Conclusions/interpretation
Our
findings
do
not
support
obesity;
however,
rarity
events
wide
uncertainty
size
(although
null,
may
be
compatible
as
high
threefold)
calls
cautious
interpretation
our
results.
Further
studies,
final
evaluations
regulatory
bodies,
called
discard
causal
link
suicidality.
Graphical
Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(11), P. 5183 - 5191
Published: Aug. 19, 2024
To
evaluate
the
potential
association
between
suicidality
and
glucagon-like
peptide-1
receptor
agonists
(GLP-1RAs),
as
well
other
medications
used
for
obesity
diabetes,
using
comprehensive
global
data.
European Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
68(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Abstract
Background
Glucagon-like
peptide-1
receptor
agonists
(GLP-1RAs)
are
widely
used
due
to
their
profound
efficacy
in
glycemic
control
and
weight
management.
Real-world
observations
have
revealed
potential
neuropsychiatric
adverse
events
(AEs)
associated
with
GLP-1RAs.
This
study
aimed
comprehensively
investigate
characterize
these
AEs
Methods
We
analyzed
GLP-1RA
reaction
reports
using
the
FDA
Adverse
Event
Reporting
System
database.
Disproportionality
analysis
reporting
odds
ratio
(ROR)
identified
eight
categories
of
conducted
descriptive
time-to-onset
(TTO)
analyses
explored
AE
signals
among
individual
GLP-1RAs
for
loss
diabetes
mellitus
(DM)
indications.
Results
25,110
cases
GLP-1RA-related
AEs.
showed
an
association
headache
(ROR
1.74,
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]
1.65–1.84),
migraine
1.28,
95%CI
1.06–1.55),
olfactory
sensory
nerve
abnormalities
2.44,
1.83–3.25;
ROR
1.69,
1.54–1.85).
Semaglutide
a
moderate
suicide-related
signal
population
2.55,
1.97–3.31).
The
median
TTO
was
16
days
(interquartile
range:
3–66
days).
Conclusions
In
this
study,
we
and,
first
time,
detected
positive
migraine,
abnormalities,
abnormalities.
also
observed
semaglutide,
population.
provides
reliable
basis
further
investigation
However,
as
exploratory
our
findings
require
confirmation
through
large-scale
prospective
studies.
Nature Mental Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 13, 2025
Abstract
Glucagon-like
peptide-1
receptor
agonists
(GLP-1RAs)
are
novel
drugs
approved
for
diabetes
and
obesity.
They
acknowledged
as
a
major
scientific
breakthrough.
In
addition
to
their
metabolic
effects,
these
medications
act
on
other
bodily
systems
involved
in
the
physiopathology
of
various
neurological
psychiatric
disorders.
Several
stakeholders
calling
more
research
investigate
repurposing
potential
GLP-1RAs
cognitive
mental
disorders,
while
others
advocate
better
assessment
safety
profile
from
neuropsychiatric
perspective.
this
Analysis,
we
searched
relevant
literature
effects
across
range
illnesses,
gathering
describing
available
pre-clinical
mechanistic
(278
studies)
clinical
(96
evidence
substance-use
psychotic
mood
anxiety
eating
others.
By
leveraging
translational
insights
data,
consider
implications
practice
propose
avenues
further
research.
European Neuropsychopharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
87, P. 29 - 34
Published: July 27, 2024
Glucagon-like
peptide-1
(GLP-1)
agonists
have
been
successfully
used
in
clinical
practice
for
the
treatment
of
diabetes
and
obesity,
offering
significant
benefits.
However,
concerns
regarding
their
potential
link
to
psychiatric
side
effects,
like
suicidal
thoughts
behaviours
(STB)
emerged.
This
narrative
review
investigates
complex
interplay
between
GLP-1
STB,
focusing
on
biological
stress
induced
by
rapid
weight
loss,
psychological
social
consequences,
similar
mechanism
with
addiction,
evaluative
lens
Bradford
Hill
criteria
causality.
While
can
contribute
substantial
health
improvements,
they
also
introduce
stressors.
Disruptions
homeostasis
from
quick
reduction
elevate
cortisol
norepinephrine
levels,
heightening
risk
for,
or
exacerbation
STB.
Psychological
factors,
including
unfulfilled
expectations
identity
changes
after
compound
these
risks.
Utilizing
reveals
insufficient
evidence
a
direct
causal
Yet,
indirect
effects
related
metabolic
disturbances
associated
loss
call
cautious
approach.
Used
carefully
targeted
populations
may
even
emerge
as
protective
agents
against
Therefore,
it
is
crucial
monitor
patients
during
screen
preexisting
mental
conditions.
If
detected,
appropriate
management
should
be
applied.
Future
studies
aim
at
optimizing
dosing
schedules
mitigate
adverse
further
investigate
possible
STB
prevention.
JAMA Pediatrics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 14, 2024
Importance
Glucagon-like
peptide
1
receptor
agonists
(GLP1R)
are
increasingly
being
used
for
the
treatment
of
obesity
in
adolescents.
It
is
currently
unknown
whether
GLP1R
associated
with
suicidal
ideation
or
attempts
this
population.
Objective
To
investigate
association
between
initiation
and
adolescents
obesity.
Design,
Setting,
Participants
Retrospective
propensity
score–matched
cohort
study
using
electronic
health
records
from
TriNetX
global
federated
network
December
2019
June
2024.
The
analysis
included
data
120
care
organizations,
mainly
USA.
were
aged
12
to
18
years
a
diagnosis
evidence
an
antiobesity
prescription
lifestyle
intervention
without
within
following
year.
Cohorts
balanced
baseline
demographic
characteristics,
psychiatric
medications
comorbidities,
diagnoses
socioeconomic
status
access
score
matching.
Exposure
Initial
(study
cohort)
(control
cohort).
Main
Outcomes
Measures
Incidence
based
on
International
Statistical
Classification
Diseases
Related
Health
Problems,
Tenth
Revision
codes
recorded
patient
during
months
follow-up.
Diagnoses
upper
respiratory
tract
infections
(URTI)
as
negative
control
outcomes,
gastrointestinal
symptoms
(GI)
positive
outcomes.
Results
A
total
4052
concomitant
identified
50
112
cohort.
Propensity
matching
resulted
3456
participants
each
Prescription
was
33%
reduced
risk
over
follow-up
(1.45%
vs
2.26%;
hazard
ratio
[HR],
0.67;
95%
CI,
0.47-0.95;
P
=
.02)
higher
rate
GI
(6.9%
5.4%;
HR,
1.41;
1.12-1.78;
.003)
but
no
difference
rates
URTI
diagnoses.
Conclusions
Relevance
In
study,
prescribed
had
lower
incidence
compared
matched
patients
not
who
treated
intervention.
These
results
suggest
favorable
safety
profile
detected
reduction
HRs
among
suggests
potential
avenues
future
research.