AI analysis of 67,000+ GLP-1 agonist users uncovers hidden toll of weight-loss drugs Neil Sehgal’s study used AI to analyze Reddit posts, revealing side effects like psychiatric issues and menstrual irregularities not fully captured in clinical trials. The research highlights a gap between patient-reported experiences online and data from formal drug trials. Separate research, like a 2023 JAMA Network study, has linked these drugs to severe gastrointestinal risks such as gastroparesis. Sehgal cautions the online data is skewed and cannot prove causation, serving only to generate hypotheses for further study. Patients are advised to report any unexpected symptoms to their doctor, as the…

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