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Medicines setmelanotideQuestion & answer

setmelanotide · Medicine question

Has depression been reported during treatment with setmelanotide?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, depression has been reported in clinical trials in patients treated with setmelanotide.

Sources for this answer

IMCIVREE 10 mg/ml solution for injectionRhythm Pharmaceutical UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 8Document updated 16 March 2026

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