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Study · Systematic review · n = 57,911 · 2024

3 results

Evaluating the safety profile of semaglutide: an updated meta-analysis.

Rivera FB, Arias-Aguirre E, Aguirre Z, Ybañez MJC, Rubia JMM, Galang DJ, Lumbang GN, Ruyeras JMMJ, Magalong JV, Pine PL, Amigo JAC, Ansay MFM, Zelenkov N, Thomas SS, Vijayaraghavan K

Current medical research and opinion27 Jul 2024Cited by 11 (Europe PMC)

Summary

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Results from this study3

3 results from studies that gave the peptide. 3 results from people.

  1. 01HumanSystematic reviewSafety outcome

    In a meta-analysis of randomized trials, the adverse events associated with semaglutide were gastrointestinal, including nausea.

    In plain wordsIn a pooled analysis of trials, nausea was one of the side effects linked to semaglutide.

    Outcome
    IncreaseNausea
    Study

    n = 57,911

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Gastrointestinal adverse events · Gastrointestinal
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    The meta-analysis revealed that the adverse event associated with semaglutide is gastrointestinal in nature (nausea and vomiting).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Randomized controlled trials assessing the safety of semaglutide vs. placebo, with specified treatment durations were identified.
    Summary · context
    A total of 23 studies met the inclusion criteria with a combined sample size of 57,911 participants.
  2. 02HumanSystematic reviewSafety outcome

    In a meta-analysis of randomized trials, the adverse events associated with semaglutide were gastrointestinal, including vomiting.

    In plain wordsIn a pooled analysis of trials, vomiting was one of the side effects linked to semaglutide.

    Outcome
    IncreaseVomiting
    Study

    n = 57,911

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Gastrointestinal adverse events · Gastrointestinal
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    The meta-analysis revealed that the adverse event associated with semaglutide is gastrointestinal in nature (nausea and vomiting).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Randomized controlled trials assessing the safety of semaglutide vs. placebo, with specified treatment durations were identified.
    Summary · context
    A total of 23 studies met the inclusion criteria with a combined sample size of 57,911 participants.
  3. 03HumanSystematic reviewSafety outcome

    In a meta-analysis of randomized trials, no significant differences were observed between semaglutide and comparator groups.

    In plain wordsIn a pooled analysis of trials, safety outcomes with semaglutide did not differ significantly from comparator groups.

    Outcome
    No significant changeSafety outcomes versus comparator groups
    Study

    n = 57,911

    Comparator
    Comparator groups
    Outcome group
    Adverse events · Whole body
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    No significant differences were observed between semaglutide and comparator groups.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Randomized controlled trials assessing the safety of semaglutide vs. placebo, with specified treatment durations were identified.
    Summary · context
    A total of 23 studies met the inclusion criteria with a combined sample size of 57,911 participants.

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Version history

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  1. Version 2Current

    11 Oct 2026, 00:04 UTC

    Study results updated

  2. Version 1

    9 Oct 2026, 03:06 UTC

    First added · source update from Europe PMC

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