GLP-1 agonists slow gastric emptying, which can reduce absorption of oral contraceptives
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Its starting dose is typically 1.5 milligrams (mg) and goes up to 25 mg, according to a press release from Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of the drug
Zabihi pointed to a recent report that cited 60% of patients stopped using their GLP-1 medication before reaching their targeted duration, largely due to negative side effects like stomach pain and nausea
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