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UK Probes Popular Diabetes, Weight Loss Drugs for Suicide Risk

  • The UK is investigating drugs like Ozempic and Saxenda after reports of suicidal thoughts and self-harm.
  • Novo Nordisk's semaglutide and liraglutide are included in the review, along with other GLP-1 receptor agonists.
  • The drugs suppress appetite and are gaining popularity for weight loss in the US and Europe.
  • Regulators have not established causation between the drugs and adverse reactions.
  • The review timeline and conclusions are still unknown as the investigation continues.
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