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Watchdog issues safety alert for Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs

TGA warns of potential risk of suicidal thoughts and advises contraceptive precautions for users of GLP-1 drugs, with 72 reports of suicidal ideation, amid international safety reviews.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
The high-profile weight loss and diabetes drugs will come with two new warnings.
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Suicidal Thoughts Prompt New Warnings From Health Authorities For GLP-1 Drugs

The rise of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro has been nothing short of meteoric.

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New warnings issued as drugs like Ozempic linked to mood and contraception risk

Analysis has found a link between semaglutide use and suicidal thoughts but not all evidence supports these findings

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Watchdog issues safety alert for Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs

The high-profile weight loss and diabetes drugs will come with two new warnings.

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TGA issues fresh warning for Ozempic and other high-profile drugs

The Therapeutic Goods Administration today updated its advice for the whole class of drugs with warnings ab...

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New warning for Ozempic-style drugs over risk of suicidal thoughts

Australia's medicines regulator issues a safety warning over the potential risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviours when taking Ozempic-style drugs.

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Stronger safety alerts issued for GLP-1 drugs - Medical Republic

The TGA adds a class-wide suicidality warning and advises backup contraception with tirzepatide.

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The Age broke the news in Australia on Monday, December 1, 2025.
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