It's important to note that increased urination is not listed as a recognised side effect in the official MHRA/EMC Summaries of Product Characteristics (SmPCs) for these medications
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Additionally, some patients experience changes in gastric acid secretion, which further impacts how efficiently food is broken down
The ideal scenario is losing fat while keeping or even building muscle
The expanding role of these drugs in cardiovascular risk reduction and renal protection also positions them as valuable interventions beyond glucose control
However, in patients with pre-existing BAM, the additional gastrointestinal effects of Saxenda could potentially exacerbate diarrhoeal symptoms, making symptom management more challenging