Patients who combine pharmacotherapy with reduced caloric intake and regular exercise typically achieve faster and more substantial weight loss compared to those relying on medication alone
Additionally, this drug is approved to help reduce the risk of certain cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes and known heart disease, and to reduce risks related to chronic kidney disease progression in certain adults with type 2 diabetes
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Expired or compromised medication may not deliver consistent dosing, increasing the risk of suboptimal glucose control or unpredictable side effects
Common Side Effects Nausea Diarrhea Vomiting Constipation Stomach Pain Decreased Appetite Headache Serious Side Effects (Less Common) Pancreatitis Gallbladder Issues Kidney Injury Serious Allergic Reactions Vision Changes in Diabetes Patients Increased Heart Rate A boxed warning regarding thyroid C-cell tumors limits its use in people with a history of medullary thyroid carcinoma
It was investigated as a candidate obesity therapeutic but did not meet its primary endpoints in clinical trials, and no marketing approval followed