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The FDA has approved the first-ever GLP-1 pill from Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk
Safety Profile & Risks Common Side Effects (usually mild): Injection site pain, irritation, or phlebitis (especially with rapid IV push) Transient nausea, headache, or dizziness Metallic taste during infusion Serious Concerns: Potential liver and kidney strain with high-dose or long-term use Risk of severe allergic reactions (rare) Possible zinc depletion with prolonged use Counterfeit products are extremely common, fake versions may contain unknown contaminants, heavy metals, or incorrect dosing
For all other participants, Table 2 and Figure 2a shows the level of urinary excretion of toxic metals (normalized per gram creatinine) at baseline (beginning of Phase 1, before taking any DMSA), and after the first and 9 th doses of DMSA in the Phase 1 challenge round
Mounting evidence suggests that GLP-1 RAs have benefits beyond reducing blood glucose that include improving kidney function in people living with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), a common microvascular complication of T2DM
