Discuss any medication change with a qualified clinician, especially if you have diabetes, use glucose-lowering medicine, or have a complex medical history
For patients requiring an injectable medication, GLP-1 RAs are preferred to insulin due to similar or even better efficacy in A1C reduction, lower risk of hypoglycemia, and reductions in body weight
By comparison, the DPP-4 inhibitors, saxagliptin and alogliptin, carry a regulatory warning about the finding of an increased risk of hospitalization for heart failure in treated patients enrolled in large-scale trials carried out with these drugs [57]
These medications may reduce binge eating disorders or even have a role in treating substance use disorders
Los estudios demuestran que la mayora de las personas recuperan el peso tras dejar de tomar estos medicamentos, ya que les vuelve el apetito
It should be taken as recommended on the label for optimal safety and effectiveness in the long run