what do glp 1 agonists do GLP-1 Drugs & They What is GLP-1 and Its
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FDA-approved weight management medications beyond GLP-1 agonists include: Phentermine-topiramate (Qsymia): Combination sympathomimetic and anticonvulsant showing 8-10% weight loss in clinical trials
1 Given the differences within the drug class, switching from one GLP1RA to another may be beneficial and may delay the need to intensify therapy, thus avoiding an increase in treatment burden
doi: 10.1111/dom.14174
Gastrointestinal Issues Nausea Vomiting Constipation Abdominal discomfort Up to 50% of patients experience GI distress, especially at the start
JAMA Intern Med
Antioxidants 10 , 1175 (2021)
