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It is also important to note that these medications were well tolerated by these groups of patients without major adverse effects described in the evaluated trials. Specifically, GLP-1 RAs produced a mean weight loss of 5.03 kg (corresponding to 4.15% body weight reduction) compared to controls, along with significant improvements in BMI (1.59 kg/m), waist circumference (3.40 cm), and fasting glucose (0.29 mmol/L)
The majority of the reported events occurred in patients who experienced gastrointestinal reactions leading to dehydration such as nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
Manufacturer Programs (PAPs) The big companies that make the brand-name drugs sometimes have programs to help people who have very low incomes
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Exenatide (Byetta): This is often prescribed as a twice-daily injection, usually taken before the morning and evening meals