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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

People mainly take GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for digestion, weight loss. Based on 3 first-hand reports and 486 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #1991 of 3,539 overall.

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14
User score
Mixed
33% positive33% mixed0% negative33% unclear

Of reports that state an outcome, 50% are positive.

Clinical research
AStrong research base
486
meta-analyses
145
RCTs
5,685
papers

What GLP-1 Receptor Agonists does, according to users

Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.

Digestion100% of 1Weight loss100% of 1
betterno changeworse

What the research says

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.

AStrong research base

3+ meta-analyses or systematic reviews and 10+ randomized controlled trials in humans. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.

Int J Mol Sci · 2024 · Meta-analysis / systematic review
Assessment of Thyroid Carcinogenic Risk and Safety Profile of GLP1-RA Semaglutide (Ozempic) Therapy for Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity: A Systematic Literature Review

Conclusion: Despite the prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms, semaglutide remains an efficacious option for managing diabetes and obesity. The detailed characterization of adverse events underscores the importance of monitoring and managing these effects in clinical practice, excluding the hypothesis of carcinogenesis.

PubMed 38673931 ↗

Dosage people report

As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.

No doses stated in the reports so far.

Reported side effects

How often each side effect came up across all reports.

stomach issues ×1

What users say

First-hand experiences, quoted verbatim. We show one positive and one negative where both exist.

“GLP meds have been a game changer for me. Started at 196-156lbs.”
HelpedRead the discussion ↗
“GLP-1's reduce inflammation and can reverse IBS for many. If anything I'd expect the opposite and it decreases colon cancer risks.”
MixedRead the discussion ↗
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User data from public discussions; research from PubMed. Information only, not medical advice — talk to a doctor before starting, stopping or combining anything. Data updated October 3, 2026. How we rate