If your FIB-4 score is indeterminate or high, an enhanced liver fibrosis (ELF) test may be arranged
However, this delay can also lead to gastrointestinal (GI) side effects like nausea, abdominal pain, heartburn or acid reflux, constipation, and diarrhea
In adults, doses of 3 mg daily appeared to be more effective than 2 mg doses, and a treatment duration of 3 months was more likely to be related to a beneficial outcome
The weekly dosing schedule makes adherence straightforward compared to daily medications, and the long half-life ensures consistent blood levels throughout the week
GLP-1 medications go by several different names, but semaglutide , liraglutide, and dulaglutide are common examples