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The safety profile of orforglipron was consistent with that of the GLP-1 receptor agonist class, with gastrointestinal events being the most common adverse effects.
Practitioners should be aware of the gastrointestinal side effects associated with orforglipron, particularly during dose escalation.
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The most common adverse events reported with orforglipron were gastrointestinal events, which were mild to moderate, occurred primarily during dose escalation.
Why this rating
Based on the phase 2 randomized, double-blind trial design.
Source
Daily Oral GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Orforglipron for Adults with Obesity
Sean Wharton et al. · New England Journal of Medicine · 2023
DOI 10.1056/nejmoa2302392
rct · n=272Cited 412×
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