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However, their mechanism of action, which includes delayed gastric emptying, has raised concerns about a potential increased risk of aspiration during surgical and endoscopic procedures [3, 4]

According to a recently released approval letter, the FDA has instructed Eli Lilly to study potential risks associated with Foundayo, especially those related to the heart and liver

GLP-1 medications have a strong safety profile in clinical use and are well-tolerated by most patients

Step 1: The Warm-up Begin with a warm-up dose of 0.25 mg once a week for the first four weeks

Lilly is currently testing retatrutide in late-stage trials.

Nutritional Optimization : Adequate intake of bone-essential nutrients is critical during GLP-1 therapy