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JANUARY 3, 2024

New Study Links GLP-1 Agonists to Serious GI AEs


Originally published by our sister publication Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News

Popular glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists are associated with serious gastrointestinal adverse effects such as pancreatitis, gastroparesis and bowel obstruction, according to the results of a large retrospective study.

These agents “have potential serious side effects, and prescribers should be aware of them and feel comfortable managing adverse events [AEs] and understanding appropriate dosing