About 9-10% of participants stopped treatment because of side-effects mainly gastrointestinal issues compared with 4-5% in the semaglutide groups
A 10mg vial gives you roughly a month at the same dose, which aligns better with the 28-day stability window after reconstitution
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In addition, they are being explored for their implications in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer, and treating high blood pressure, kidney disease, autoimmune diseases and other conditions such as sleep apnea, fatty liver disease, Alzheimers disease, smoking cessation and substance use disorder
Post-trial follow-up data from EMPA-KIDNEY suggest that cardiorenal benefits may persisted for up to 1 year after treatment cessation, highlighting the importance of continued therapy for long-term effectiveness [117]
Also, talk about whether a lower dose or a slower weight loss journey would be safer for avoiding side effects