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Gastrointestinal adverse effects were common, but the medication was otherwise well tolerated.
Clinicians should inform patients about potential gastrointestinal side effects while considering the overall tolerability of the treatment.
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Gastrointestinal adverse effects were common, but the medication was otherwise well tolerated.
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High-Dose Once-Weekly Semaglutide: A New Option for Obesity Management
Courtney L. Bradley et al. · Annals of Pharmacotherapy · 2021
DOI 10.1177/10600280211053867
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