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This medication may increase the risk of developing MTC, a rare thyroid cancer, and is not recommended for those with these genetic conditions
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Additionally, if you experience symptoms suggestive of pancreatitis such as severe, persistent abdominal pain radiating to the back, nausea, and vomitingyou should seek urgent medical attention, as this is a known serious adverse effect of GLP-1 receptor agonists
Today, new medications known as GLP-1s (glucagon-like peptide-1s) are changing how health care providers approach weight management by addressing underlying metabolic signals that influence hunger, fullness and blood sugar