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No significant differences in adverse events were observed between semaglutide and comparator groups.
This suggests that semaglutide is as safe as other treatments in terms of adverse events.
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No significant differences were observed between semaglutide and comparator groups.
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Based on the meta-analysis of 23 studies with a large sample size.
Source
Evaluating the safety profile of semaglutide: an updated meta-analysis
Frederick Berro Rivera et al. · Current Medical Research and Opinion · 2024
DOI 10.1080/03007995.2024.2383731
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