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The efficacy and side-effect profile remain the same regardless of source
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Different drug class, different risk profile, but neither is safe with heavy drinking
The most common side effects of all five FDA-approved drugs include: Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea or constipation Stomach pain Other side effects that may occur include: Indigestion Gas/burping Bloating Tiredness Low blood sugar Decreased appetite Hair loss Injection site reactions (not applicable to Rybelsus, which is taken by mouth) Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, such as hives, trouble breathing, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, require emergency medical help
Half had started taking a GLP-1 drug (liraglutide, pramlintide, dulaglutide, tirzepatide, lixisenatide, or semaglutide) and half had started taking a gliptin after their cancer diagnosis