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In a study by Allison et al., serious adverse events occurred in the liraglutide group, including hospitalization for vomiting and laparoscopic cholecystectomy, with a higher incidence of adverse events in the liraglutide group compared to placebo group (89.5% vs
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Being on semaglutide will help you learn how to control your portion sizes
Volume depletion is a key concern, as it may precipitate acute kidney injury
