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cgod  ·  280 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Taking a weight-loss drug reduced a craving for opioids

I've been curious to see if these drugs raise the suicide rate in patients that are taking them for weight loss.

I think that suicide rates might go up if they get used for addiction treatment.

food and drugs make life bearable for many.

Haha, I did a little search before I "contributed" and lo and behold.

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/wegovy-other-weight-loss-drugs-scrutinized-over-reports-suicidal-thoughts-2023-09-28/

Suicide rate increases have knocked past weight loss drugs off the market.