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Understanding the efficacy and potential adverse events of GLP-1 agonists is crucial for therapy initiation.
Both patients and providers should be well-informed before starting GLP-1 agonist therapy.
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it is imperative that both providers and patients understand the differences in terms of efficacy for these medications and the potential adverse events to make the best decision about initiating therapy.
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GLP-1 Agonists for Weight Loss and Beyond
Connor Quinter et al. · Transformative Medicine · 2024
DOI 10.54299/tmed/curq6915
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