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The use of semaglutide in patients with previous intake of other AOMs was associated with inferior weight loss outcomes.
Healthcare providers should be cautious when prescribing semaglutide to patients with a history of AOM use, as they may not achieve optimal weight loss.
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The use of semaglutide in patients with previous intake of other AOMs was associated with inferior weight loss outcomes in comparison to patients who were AOM-naïve.
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Based on the retrospective study design with a substantial sample size.
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The association between previous use of <scp>anti‐obesity</scp> medication and semaglutide weight loss outcomes
Wissam Ghusn et al. · Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism · 2024
DOI 10.1111/dom.15523
cohort · n=305Cited 5×
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