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The observed weight loss might not be as high as with some of the newer injectable GLP-1 medications, he says, but the oral pills offer the potential of having an inexpensive, accessible drug. Both pills must be taken daily, whereas many GLP-1 injections are weekly

Current evidence does not establish a causal link between GLP-1-based therapies and increased overall cancer risk in humans, though ongoing monitoring continues as these medications are used by growing numbers of patients over longer time periods

They reduce hunger signals in the brain

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Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals and those planning to conceive should avoid this medication, as it may interfere with oral contraceptives