AUG 12, 2026 · REVIEW
Burden and Risk of Depression in Patients Receiving Semaglutide: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Clinical Obesity
Rigorous systematic review and meta-analysis with prespecified protocol (PRISMA 2020) across multiple study types and data sources, reporting clear null findings for depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation with semaglutide, though high heterogeneity limits certainty.
Reported
Risk ratio for depression1.25
95% CI depression0.95–1.65
I² heterogeneity depression98%