1,2,6 The resultant abnormal erythropoiesis can trigger other notable abnormal laboratory findings, such as decreased haptoglobin levels, high lactate dehydrogenase levels, and elevated reticulocyte count
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Dehydration can worsen side effects like dizziness, nausea, and headaches
But, they might be given more often, like weekly, based on how the patient responds
In a phase 2 trial, once-weekly cagrilintide produced dose-dependent weight reductions in people with overweight or obesity, which is what moved the amylin pathway into serious combination development ( Lau et al., Lancet 2021 )
One more thing worth flagging clearly, separate from the list above: if you ever believe you're experiencing a medical emergency, call 911