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Analysis v1
Don't take this weight-loss drug if you or a close family member ever had a certain type of thyroid cancer, because it caused tumors in mice and rats—even though we haven't seen that happen in people yet.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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Once-Weekly Semaglutide for Weight Management: A Clinical Review
Narrative Review
Human
2022 AugThe study shows semaglutide helps with weight loss and is generally safe, but it doesn’t talk about the rare thyroid cancer risk mentioned in the claim. Since it doesn’t say that risk isn’t real, it doesn’t contradict the warning.
Contradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found
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