Before prescribing semaglutide, clinicians should obtain a thorough medical history specifically addressing prior pancreatitis episodes, gallbladder disease, alcohol use, and family history of pancreatic disorders
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[9] [10] When pharmaceutical GLP-1 agonists are administered, they mimic these natural effects but at higher, sustained levels
In clinical trials, which compared people randomly assigned to the active drug or a placebo, participants receiving semaglutide or tirzepatide lost 15% to 20% of their body weight on average
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