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GLP-1 medications mimic the effects of the natural hormone GLP-1, which regulates appetite, digestion, and blood sugar levels
Association of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists with serious liver events among patients with type 2 diabetes: a Scandinavian cohort study
Whilst there is no official contraindication to taking these medications together, several clinical considerations require careful assessment
They are not recommended in those with personal or family history of multiple endocrine neoplasia 2A, multiple endocrine neoplasia 2B, or medullary thyroid cancer due to concern for long-term thyroid effects.3 Side Effects and their Implications in the ED Gastrointestinal Side effects Mild gastrointestinal side effects are most common with patients experiencing nausea (25-40%), vomiting, diarrhoea, or constipation.3,4 Rarer, more serious presentations include pancreatitis, bowel obstruction, gallbladder disease, which should be actively managed in the ED.3,5 Hypersensitivity reaction These reactions are commonly associated with self-limiting or antihistaminic responsive pruritic rash
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