Wegovy for weight management: Variable
We also saw more reports of hypersensitivity-type reactions, such as urticaria, than we anticipated, which raises interesting questions about possible immune-related mechanisms. Researchers also calculated the proportional reporting ratio (PRR) comparing adverse event rates between GLP-1 receptor agonist and DPP-IV inhibitors
Khnen P, Wabitsch M, von Schnurbein J, et al
Is semaglutide a type of GLP-1, and how does it aid in weight loss
What matters is that they are extremely rare
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