Conclusions Oral semaglutide significantly reduced RLP cholesterol levels in patients with ischemic heart disease who were receiving statin therapy
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Similarly, liraglutide has not been found to be associated with an increase in MACE in FDAs review as well as in a pooled analysis of phase 2 and 3 clinical trials [138, 139]
Digestive issues: Some people may experience bloating, cramping, or changes in bowel movements
In late 2023, the FDA also approved it for chronic weight management for people with obesity (body mass index of 30 kg/m 2 or higher) or overweight (body mass index of 27-29 kg/m 2 ) and at least one weight-related health condition, such as high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes or high cholesterol
Ewing commented that as a doctor who treats patients who may be taking a GLP-1 medication, his first reaction to the studys results was one of measured approval