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There are no indications of additional risk for people with HIV using liraglutide and semaglutide.
Liraglutide and semaglutide can be considered safe for use in HIV patients without additional risk.
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None of the adverse events associated with liraglutide and semaglutide usage indicate an additional risk for people with HIV.
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Based on clinical observations mentioned in the abstract.
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<scp>GLP</scp>‐1 agonists for people living with <scp>HIV</scp> and obesity, is there a potential?
Leena Zino et al. · HIV Medicine · 2023
DOI 10.1111/hiv.13521
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