Regaining weight after medication linked to 4-fold rise in suicidal thoughts: study
People who have taken weight loss medication and regained weight afterward were more than four times as likely to have suicidal thoughts, highlighting mental health concerns tied to the medications. According to a study by a research team at Asan Medical Center on Sunday, people who took weight loss medication were 1.9 times more likely to experience depression and 2.7 times as likely to have…
A recent study conducted by researchers at Asan Medical Center has revealed a troubling link between regaining weight after taking weight loss medication and an increased risk of suicidal thoughts. The study, which analyzed data from 27,741 adults surveyed between 2013 and 2022, found that individuals who had taken doctor-prescribed weight loss medication in the past year were four times more likely to experience suicidal thoughts compared to those who had not.
Among the study participants, 22.1% of those who used weight loss medication reported feeling depressive for two or more consecutive weeks, compared to 11.4% of non-users. Those who had used weight loss medication were also more likely to seek mental health counseling, with 8.4% of medication users doing so compared to 3.4% of non-users.
The research team, however, did not differentiate between various types of weight loss medications, suggesting that the risk may be medication-specific. The findings highlight the need for further investigation into the potential mental health implications of weight loss medications, especially for those who experience regaining weight after using such medications.
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