glp 1 drug history Mapping the effectiveness and risks of GLP-1 receptor agonists History of GLP-1 Medications -

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The main difference is their dosage, as the maintenance dose of Victoza (liraglutide) is typically 3, 18 mg/3 mL pens per month, while the maintenance dose of Saxenda (liraglutide for weight management) is 5, 18 mg/3 mL pens per month

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Only 4-7% of participants in SURMOUNT-1 and 2 discontinued the medication due to AE (Tables 2, 3)

The drug performed better on all secondary endpoints as well, including a greater percentage of people losing at least 15% of their weight (roughly a third of those on the highest dose achieved this)

However, they should not be used with DPP-4 inhibitors (such as sitagliptin), and insulin or sulphonylurea doses may need adjustment to prevent hypoglycaemia