AI Analysis of Reddit Posts Identifies Potential Side Effects of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs
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David Nield
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Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania used AI to analyze over 410,000 Reddit posts spanning six years to identify potential side effects of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound. The AI-assisted analysis searched for mentions of active ingredients semaglutide and tirzepatide, demonstrating that social media data from Reddit could serve as a complementary source to clinical trials for spotting adverse effects of popular weight loss and diabetes medications.
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Reddit deep dives can involve anything from TV show fan theories to DIY advice.
A new AI-assisted analysis now suggests that the 'front page of the internet' could help researchers spot potential side effects of GLP-1 drugs used to manage weight and diabetes, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound.
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