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This might include: Eating smaller meals to help your body adjust to slower digestion Drinking more water to help prevent dehydration Getting more fiber in your diet to help with constipation Taking an anti-nausea medication to help with vomiting or queasiness Avoiding certain foods , such as rich, greasy, or sugary foods, that can worsen digestive side effects Rare but serious side effects and warnings These drugs may also come with some rare but serious side effects, including: Diabetic retinopathy complications in people with type 2 diabetes

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