They help reduce hunger between meals, prolong satiety, and slow gastric emptying
Serious side effects are less common but may include pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, kidney problems related to dehydration, severe stomach problems, allergic reactions, low blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, vision changes, and a possible risk of thyroid tumors
For trained users actively trying to preserve or build muscle on GLP-1, the target should be 1.6 to 2.3 grams per kilogram of fat-free mass , significantly higher than the commonly cited 1.2 to 1.6 g/kg total bodyweight standard
Will the fatigue go away
In the SAVOR TIMI 53 trial, saxagliptin had no significant difference compared to placebo in the rate of ischemic events
It is largely resident, apart from dispersion in the wet season