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Common complications associated with GLP-1 RA treatment include nausea, constipation, abdominal pain, and vomiting.
Healthcare providers should monitor patients for these common side effects when prescribing GLP-1 RA.
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Common complications included nausea (19.1%), constipation (8.6%), abdominal pain (3.7%), and vomiting (2.4%).
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Based on a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Safety and efficacy of glucagon‐like peptide‐1 (GLP‐1) receptor agonists in patients with weight regain or insufficient weight loss after metabolic bariatric surgery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Ali Esparham et al. · Obesity Reviews · 2024
DOI 10.1111/obr.13811
Meta-analysisCited 26×
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