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FDA warns GLP-1 weight loss medications can cause rare blindness-causing eye condition.
FDA reviewed 126 trials and found 15 probable NAION cases, with rates higher among users than controls.
OriginalSourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityPublished18:43 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityPublished18:43 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Makers of GLP-1 drugs ordered to add warnings about rare eye condition that can lead to blindness”
“The US Food and Drug Administration says Ozempic, Wegovy, and other weight-loss drugs must have labels about the condition, known as NAION.”
FDA orders GLP-1 drug makers to warn about NAION risk
Key points
- FDA instructed makers of Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound to add NAION warnings.
- NAION is a rare optic nerve blood flow blockage that can cause blindness.
- FDA reviewed NAION reports and studies, noting increased risk with GLP-1 drugs.
- Manufacturers dispute a proven cause-and-effect link but emphasize patient safety.
- Warnings exist alongside other GLP-1 risks; researchers call for more study.
Other reports
- SourceCBS NewsUnited StatesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at CBS NewsSourceCBS NewsUnited StatesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at CBS News
“FDA warns of rare vision-loss side effect from GLP-1 drugs”
- SourceMintIndiaOwner: HT MediaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at MintSourceMintIndiaOwner: HT MediaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Mint
- SourceArs TechnicaUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Ars TechnicaSourceArs TechnicaUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Ars Technica
“GLP-1 drugs may increase risk of vision loss from rare condition, FDA warns”
- SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The IndependentSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
- SourceThe NationalUnited Arab EmiratesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The NationalSourceThe NationalUnited Arab EmiratesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The National
“FDA orders new warning on GLP-1 drugs over potential risk of blindness”
- SourceGlobal NewsCanadaOwner: Global Television NetworkLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Global NewsSourceGlobal NewsCanadaOwner: Global Television NetworkLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Global News
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
“FDA warns of rare eye condition causing blindness from GLP-1 weight loss medications”
- SourceBusinessLineIndiaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at BusinessLineSourceBusinessLineIndiaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at BusinessLine
“FDA flags possible risk of rare eye condition with GLP-1 drugs, orders new safety warning”
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FDA reviewed 126 trials and found 15 probable NAION cases, with rates higher among users than controls.