Increased vision impairment reports linked to semaglutide: analysis of FDA adverse event data

These findings suggest a potentially elevated risk of vision impairment with semaglutide use compared to other diabetes and weight loss medications, warranting further investigation and vigilant post-marketing surveillance. Future studies should assess the clinical impact of this potential increased risk on an absolute scale to better inform treatment decisions.

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BMC Medicine
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2025-04-06
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-025-04031-z
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8
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Diabetes Treatment and Management
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Increased vision impairment reports linked to semaglutide: analysis of FDA adverse event data

Stefanie Marti, Marine Massy, Robert Hoepner, Helly Hammer
8 citations
BMC Medicine
Diabetes Treatment and Management
10.36
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Increased vision impairment reports linked to semaglutide: analysis of FDA adverse event data

Stefanie Marti, Marine Massy, Robert Hoepner, Helly Hammer
article en
8 citations

Abstract

These findings suggest a potentially elevated risk of vision impairment with semaglutide use compared to other diabetes and weight loss medications, warranting further investigation and vigilant post-marketing surveillance. Future studies should assess the clinical impact of this potential increased risk on an absolute scale to better inform treatment decisions.

BMC MedicineVol. 23(1)
University of Bern (CH), University Hospital of Bern (CH)
Openalex Percentile: Top 2%
Diabetes Treatment and Management
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