More serious risks include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, and potential thyroid C-cell tumors (observed in rodent studies)
(d) Saxagliptin, PDB ID 3bjm (Metzler et al., 2008)
If you see signs like an upset stomach, allergic reactions, or pain from pancreatitis, you need to get help from a doctor right away
While the medication is not originally labeled as a weight-loss drug, studies have demonstrated its effectiveness in helping people shed pounds when taken as prescribed
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